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.
Volvo Car USA – VOLVO/BRINK TOW HITCH
| Report Received Date | 07/23/2002 |
| NHTSA ID | 02E043000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1222 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=02E043000) |
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