| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005048968 | Incident Date: Aug, 14 2005 |
| Consumer's City: NEW YORK | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Volvo Car USA, LLC |
| Model Name: 740 | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Vehicle speed control |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: YV1LZ56D5Y2 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 06 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 14 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 5 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving on i-95 in ma at 65 mph during rush-hour,without any warning whatsoever, the etm light on my 2000 volvo xc v70 came on and the car immediately lost power. i narrowly escaped a serious accident with my wife and two children (ages 9 and 1). i was able to drive at maximum 35 mph to the nearest exit ramp and call for help. the repairs (replaced electronic throttle module) cost $1100. this is a widespread problem and should be recalled before someone dies. *nm |
