Consumer Complaint Detail

VOLVO / V70 / 2000

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 002179034 Incident Date: Jun, 14 2002
Consumer's City: GREEN POND Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Model Name: V70 Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: YV1LZ56DXY2 Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jul, 09 2002 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While pulling inside of the driveway, vehicle started smoking. vehicle was on fire. dealership was aware of problem.*ak to date, the cause of fire is still undetermined. it appears the coolant over flow bottle exploded and some how set fire to the engine. volvo wants to take no responsibility for the vehicle although it is still under warranty. *jg