| Recall Date: |
AUG 30, 1999 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Units Affected: |
139588
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 30, 1999
Model Affected:
1998 VOLVO V70
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
Consequence:
DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
Units Affected:
139588
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 94
| Recall Date: |
OCT 14, 1998 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Units Affected: |
50835
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 14, 1998
Model Affected:
1998 VOLVO V70
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.
Consequence:
CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE'S TAILPIPE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE TAILPIPE.
Units Affected:
50835
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
| Recall Date: |
DEC 06, 2000 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Units Affected: |
245894
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 06, 2000
Model Affected:
1998 VOLVO V70
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
Consequence:
THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
Units Affected:
245894
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 101
| Recall Date: |
AUG 30, 1999 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Units Affected: |
124381
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 30, 1999
Model Affected:
1998 VOLVO V70
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.
Units Affected:
124381
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 96
| Recall Date: |
OCT 21, 2004 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected: |
V70 |
| Units Affected: |
97000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 21, 2004
Model Affected:
1998 VOLVO V70
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence:
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Units Affected:
97000
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. 142/94