Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

NHTSA recall 99V235000 · announced August 30, 1999 · filed by Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc. · 139,588 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

The risk

DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Volvo 850
• 1998 Volvo C70
• 1998 Volvo S70
• 1998 Volvo V70

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.