1998 Volvo C70 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1998 Volvo C70. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V504000Oct 21, 200497,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Volvo C70 1998–2000, S70 1998–2000, V70 1998–2000 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 00V405000Dec 6, 2000245,894 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Turn signal
  Covers: Volvo C70 1998–2001, S70 1998–2000, V70 1998–2000

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 99V235000Aug 30, 1999139,588 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
  Covers: Volvo C70 1998, 850 1997, S70 1998 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.

  Possible consequence: Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlight switch.

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• 99V236000Aug 30, 1999124,381 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Volvo C70 1998, S70 1998, V70 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.

  Possible consequence: This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.

  Remedy: Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ04004Headlight failureClosed · Jun 8, 2004

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