Volvo V70 1998 - Exterior lighting - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Volvo V70 1998

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
99V235000	VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.	from 01/01/1997 to 02/28/1998	V (Vehicle)	139588	09/15/1999	MFR	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	08/30/1999	08/30/1999
Defect 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 Summary	Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
Notes	Owner 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).
04V504000	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	from 06/05/1997 to 06/08/1999	V (Vehicle)	97000	01/24/2005	ODI	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	10/21/2004	10/21/2004
Defect Summary	On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Volvo 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
00V405000	VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.	from 01/01/1997 to 11/30/2000	V (Vehicle)	245894	03/19/2001	ODI	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	12/06/2000	12/07/2000
Defect 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 Summary	This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Notes	Owner 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

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
3350004	09/01/1999	608048	On some vehicles, the headlamps may vibrate when driving at high speed or when driving on uneven surfaces. *tt	10/28/1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
350012	03/01/2001	619104	On certain vehicles, there may be inadequate contact between the front turn signal bulbs and the sockets. *tt	05/14/2001
3350006	09/01/1999	608049	Concerns with condensation formed on the inside of the front turn signal lenses. *tt	03/29/2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PE00031	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	08/15/2000	12/22/2000	TURN SIGNAL	00V405000
	There is no summary currently available
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
RQ04004	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	06/08/2004	11/05/2004	HEADLIGHT FAILURE	04V504000
	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
RQ04004	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	06/08/2004	11/05/2004	HEADLIGHT FAILURE	04V504000
	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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
03/01/2011	159000
	Exterior lighting: headlights going out while driving, brake lights do not work. fuses are good and bulbs are good as well! brakes havent worked since the drive home head lights go in and out. could result in an accident!
12/01/2001		10	08/12/1998
	Consumer stated while driving, the dashboard warning light illuminates stating that a headlight is out or a blinker has stopped working, consumer stated when he goes to change the bulb, he notices that the bulb is not burned out, by just moving the socket around the bulb lights, consumer stated the dealer has changed a front turn signal socket, and when the bulb was removed had burn markings, this has also happened with both headlights, turn signal lights and the license plate sockets.*jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS
11/04/1998			05/01/1998
	Safety concerns after purchase of new vehicle. many other problems. no safet defects mentioned in the summary.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
01/01/1998		12	08/01/1998
	Pe00031, while driving headlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH
		1	10/02/1997
	The hazard switch is too close to the gear shift lever. *yh
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
09/28/2003	79000	1	06/06/2000
	For our 1998 volvo v70 xc awd, there was a recall in nov 1999 (99v235/volvo recall no. 94). when our headlight switch suddenly disassembled on the interstate at night in mid-september, leaving the car without a single visible light, i had to reassemble it and hold it together to reach home. we checked with our dealer the next day. the computer records showed that the switch recall had already been done for our car, so i bought another switch. as i looked closely at the switch that was removed, i realized i was looking at the recalled switch, still in the car four years after the recall date. volvo usa authorized the local dealer (not the one who claimed to have done the recall) to refund me the price of the switch. no one seems interested in the incorrect reporting of a recall completion when, in fact, the work was not done, leaving the car unsafe. the dealership reporting the recall completion was leikin volvo, 38750 mentor avenue, willoughby, oh, 44094. are there other references to skipped recalls involving this dealership?*ak
02/01/1999
	Front left headlight keeps burning out. consumer feels this is unsafe because of a physical condition. if the headlights go out someone could be hurt. consumer has changed headlights over 10 times. dealer says its the quality of light bulb. *ak
01/01/1998		12	08/01/1998
	Pe00031, while driving headlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash. *ak
06/01/1998
	Headlights/ tail lights and interior lights go out due to a defective bulbs. dealer have replaced the bulbs 28 times, but could not determine the cause. please provide further information.*ak
08/15/2000		3
	While driving with headlights on. then, activated turn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, and let consumer know to change the light bulbs. also, battery will die without a reason for it. *ak
08/14/2000
	Consumer has had driver's side headlight changed 4 times. dealer has never said what the cause of the problem was, they just change it. *ak

	Both bulbs within headlights have burned out within 15000 miles, causing poor visibility and a safety hazard.dlr is aware of bulbs prematurley burning out. *ak
06/01/1998		9
	When driving at night head lights keep going out due to the light bulb's that keep blowing out. consumer had to replace the bulbs eight to nine times. *ak
11/24/1998		1	02/14/1998
	Left headlight.
11/01/1998		1	12/01/1997
	Head lights failed. *yc

	The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
10/01/2006		1	09/25/2006
	The headlight switch malfunctioned. *nm
05/01/2004		1
	Consumer stated vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 99v235000. took vehicle into the dealer for repairs,. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
02/23/2004	60000	1	06/23/1988
	Headlight switch for exterior lights does not work as it should. there is a recall for this switch to be replaced , but the dealer states that this vehicle does not have the right vin number for replacement. the vin numbers are not shown on the recall. *nm
06/20/2003	60000	1
	Consumer states headlight switch broke, causing headlights to be inoperative. dealer states recall has been issued, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
01/01/1998		12	08/01/1998
	Pe00031, while driving headlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash. *ak
06/01/1998
	Headlights/ tail lights and interior lights go out due to a defective bulbs. dealer have replaced the bulbs 28 times, but could not determine the cause. please provide further information.*ak
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
01/01/1998		12	08/01/1998
	Pe00031, while driving headlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash. *ak
08/15/2000		3
	While driving with headlights on. then, activated turn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, and let consumer know to change the light bulbs. also, battery will die without a reason for it. *ak
10/13/1999		2	05/01/1999
	Front turn signal lights stop flashing while rear turn lights continue to work. removed both front bulbs, filaments ok, appears failue due to arcing of contact materials different from those of bulb leads. cleaned contacts and installed new bulbs, now work fine. did not discuss with dealer but understand problem is common. could lead to accidents since turn indicators are a safety item. *ak
		2	06/28/1997
	Turn signal bulbs failed. yh
05/20/1998		1
	Left turn indicator began flashing quickly, indicating a possible bulb failure. after removing the bulb, found severe black charring surrounding the contact area. after cleaning, the bulb stopped flashing.
09/01/1997		1	05/25/1997
	The turn signal socket appears to have corroded contact terminals.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
		6	10/01/1998
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
10/04/1999		4	04/01/1998
	Left and right front turn signals fail every few months. each time the bulb contacts as well as the bulb receptacle are severely scorched and plastic is melted. i am concerned about fire hazard.
05/12/1999		5	07/01/1997
	Left and right front turn signals fail every few months. each time the bulb contacts as well as the bulb receptacle are severly scorched and plastic is melted. i am concerned about fire hazard.
			03/05/1998
	Directional signals do not automatically cancel until the steering wheel is turned passed the neutral position continuing in the opposite direction of the turn.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
		1	04/01/1997
	Directional turn signals 4-way module failed , causing loss of turn signals and 4-way flashers. cause was unknown. part on back order for 2 weeks indictating a trend of defect.*ak backordered since 5-31-2000.
09/25/1998		4	12/16/1997
	Turn signal failed due to corrosion of the contact terminal. dealer has been notified. *ak