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V70 Rear Brake Light Mystery S90-V90 2001

posted by  Johnnysuede75 on  Tue Jul 28 13:43 CST 2020
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2001 V70
A few days ago, check brake light warning came on. Center brake light ok, but both L/R lights out.
Strangely no relay in slot 15 in rear (slot 16 is rear wiper and has, also 19-24 have relays).
Fuse ok, bulbs ok.

???

I just found this recall issue but my 2001 is not included.

NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls
Recall Number
04V051000
Recall Date
02/02/2004
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Summary
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.

Consequence
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.

What Owners Should Do
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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