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Volvo Equipment recall
Recalled July 23, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02E043000 · Volvo
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →