Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 8850007 | 09/01/1999 | 608044 | This service bulletin describes how to install the new style height adjuster knob for the front seats. *tt | 10/28/1999 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| 0013 | 11/01/2001 | 850013 | 626955 | Electrically operated seat, minimizing lateral movement. *yd | 02/04/2002 |
| 390003 | 02/01/1999 | 604324 | Subject on modified wiring diagram for power seats. *tt | 04/23/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 10/09/2004 | 101958 | 2 | |
| Consumer 1998 s70 engine has failed on two different occasions, timing belt serpentine belt has been replaced. *ts ***nar*** the consumer believed this was a premature failure. the water pump was leaking. the front spring seat was replaced. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Plastic hinge on the base of the rear seat broke off causing the base of the rear seat to be unstable, volvo dealer will not replace under warranty stating the problem is due to excess force not a defect in the seat. (father of owner) *slc | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| The height of the front seats create a dangerous blind spot and obstruct view due to design. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Head restraints mounted too high causing poor visibility. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 2 | 09/04/1998 | |
| While driving at 35 mph and slamming on brakes, seatback fell forward on top of the child. contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.*ak the dealer replaced the latch after complaining to volvo regional headquarters. *jg | |||