Recalls For 9999 VOLVO TOW HITCH

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Recall #1 Issued: 2002 07 23 - Camp #20020723

This 9999 VOLVO TOW HITCH recall affects the EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES Manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. from 1998-08-01 through 2000-05-31

Description Of Defect

BRINK GENERATION 3.0 DETACHABLE TOW HITCHES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 1998 AND MAY 31, 2000. THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE TOW BAR, THAT PREVENTS THE DETACHABLE TOW HOOK FROM SEPARATING FROM THE FIXED VEHICLES INSTALLATION, MAY HAVE REDUCED FUNCTION.

Conseqence Of Defect

IF THE LOCKING MECHANISM WERE TO FAIL, THE ASSEMBLY IN TOW MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE TOW VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Corrective Action

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED TOW HITCHES WITH A TOW HITCH OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 201-768-7300.

Additional Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).