| Recall Date |
DEC 06, 2000 |
| Part Affected |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Model Affected |
V70 |
| Units Affected |
245894
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Recall Date
DEC 06, 2000
Model Affected
1998 VOLVO V70
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected |
V70 |
| Units Affected |
139588
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Recall Date
AUG 30, 1999
Model Affected
1998 VOLVO V70
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
Defect Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Model Affected |
V70 |
| Units Affected |
50835
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Recall Date
OCT 14, 1998
Model Affected
1998 VOLVO V70
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
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 |
AUG 30, 1999 |
| Part Affected |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected |
V70 |
| Units Affected |
124381
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Recall Date
AUG 30, 1999
Model Affected
1998 VOLVO V70
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
Defect Consenquence
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 |
| Part Affected |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected |
V70 |
| Units Affected |
97000
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Recall Date
OCT 21, 2004
Model Affected
1998 VOLVO V70
Recall Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Defect Consenquence
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