2001 Volvo C70 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 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.

• 06V441000Nov 15, 2006170,099 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Volvo C70 1999–2002, V70 1999–2002, C70 Convertible 1999–2002 +5 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, a combination of throttle positioning sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing, and/or inefficient software calibration may cause a warning lamp to light and the subsequent onset of limp home modes.

  Possible consequence: This resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

  Remedy: Dealers will install the current software upgrade onto the involved vehicles. The recall began on december 29, 2006. Owners may 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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NHTSA investigations

• PE05041Throttle control malfunctionClosed · Jul 26, 2005

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