Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake light system has two relays that help your brake lights work. In some cases, these relays can malfunction, making it hard for other drivers to see when you're slowing down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lights don't come on when you press the brake pedal, other drivers might not know you're slowing down, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will swap out the faulty relays with new, improved ones – at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHT RELAYS MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. THE HIGH POSITIONED BRAKE LIGHT AND ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT RELAY WITH TWO RELAYS OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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