1998 VOLVO S70 RECALL - #04V504000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS : SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 VOLVO S70 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/5/1997 - 6/8/1999 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/24/2005 |
| # Affected |
97,000 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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). |
| See also |
1998 VOLVO S70 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1998 VOLVO S70 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
1998 VOLVO S70 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL
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