NHTSA Recall 03V284000: Labels (equipment)
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220,407 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Volvo S40.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V284000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 124 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | August 1, 2003 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
Safety risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo recall no. 124.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V284000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo S40 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Volvo S60 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Volvo S80 | 2003 |
| Volvo V40 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Volvo V70 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Volvo XC70 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.