The problem
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.
The risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 03V-284 (03V284000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 124 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | August 1, 2003 |
| Owners notified | December 19, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 220,407 |
| Initiated by | OVSC |
Vehicles covered
- 2001 Volvo S40
- 2002 Volvo S40
- 2003 Volvo S40
- 2004 Volvo S40
- 2001 Volvo S60
- 2002 Volvo S60
- 2003 Volvo S60
- 2003 Volvo S80
- 2001 Volvo V40
- 2003 Volvo V40
- 2004 Volvo V40
- 2001 Volvo V70
- 2002 Volvo V70
- 2003 Volvo V70
- 2001 Volvo XC70
- 2002 Volvo XC70
- 2003 Volvo XC70
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 03V-284 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 220,407 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.