Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
99V235000VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.from 01/01/1997 to 02/28/1998V (Vehicle)13958809/15/1999MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.08/30/199908/30/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Consequence SummaryDriver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the headlight switch.
NotesOwner notification began september 15, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
04V504000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 06/05/1997 to 06/08/1999V (Vehicle)9700001/24/2005ODIVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.10/21/200410/21/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Consequence SummaryThe 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.
Corrective SummaryOn 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.
NotesVolvo recall no. 142.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
00V405000VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.from 01/01/1997 to 11/30/2000V (Vehicle)24589403/19/2001ODIVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.12/06/200012/07/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
NotesOwner notification began march 19, 2001.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-283-0117. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
884002306/01/1999608104Campaign no. 91b on repairing wrinkled seal under third brake light. *tt11/03/1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
335000409/01/1999608048On some vehicles, the headlamps may vibrate when driving at high speed or when driving on uneven surfaces. *tt10/28/1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
35001203/01/2001619104On certain vehicles, there may be inadequate contact between the front turn signal bulbs and the sockets. *tt05/14/2001
335000609/01/1999608049Concerns with condensation formed on the inside of the front turn signal lenses. *tt03/29/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
RQ04004VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.06/08/200411/05/2004HEADLIGHT FAILURE04V504000
 On august 23, 1999, volvo notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall (99v235) on certain 1997 model year (my) 850 vehicles and certain 1998 s/v/c 70 series vehicles for failure of the headlight switch.the defect report stated in part: operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.volvo's remedy for this recall was to replace the headlight switch.this recall query investigation was opened on june 8, 2004, based on 13 reports of headlight failure on 1998 and 1999 s/v/c 70 series vehicles that were not included in the earlier recall.by letter of october 18, 2004, volvo has notified the agency that it will now conduct a safety recall of an additional 97,000 my 1998 through 2000 s70/v70/v70xc and c70 vehicles built from june 5, 1997 through january 11, 2000. volvo dealers will replace the original equipment master light switch with one of an improved design. see safety recall 04v504 for details.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
RQ04004VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.06/08/200411/05/2004HEADLIGHT FAILURE04V504000
 On august 23, 1999, volvo notified nhtsa that it would conduct a safety recall (99v235) on certain 1997 model year (my) 850 vehicles and certain 1998 s/v/c 70 series vehicles for failure of the headlight switch.the defect report stated in part: operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.volvo's remedy for this recall was to replace the headlight switch.this recall query investigation was opened on june 8, 2004, based on 13 reports of headlight failure on 1998 and 1999 s/v/c 70 series vehicles that were not included in the earlier recall.by letter of october 18, 2004, volvo has notified the agency that it will now conduct a safety recall of an additional 97,000 my 1998 through 2000 s70/v70/v70xc and c70 vehicles built from june 5, 1997 through january 11, 2000. volvo dealers will replace the original equipment master light switch with one of an improved design. see safety recall 04v504 for details.

Some parts © 2024 Advameg, Inc.
Based on public records. Inadvertent errors are possible.
This web site is not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by and has no official or unofficial affiliation with the vehicle's manufacturer.