1999 Volvo V70

1999 Volvo V70 Recalls

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1999 Volvo V70 Recalls

1999 VOLVO V70 Recall ID from NHTSA: 06V441000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 15, 2006

Vehicle Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 170099
Model Affected
1999 VOLVO V70

1999 Volvo V70 Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
170099

Notes:
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1999 VOLVO V70 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V504000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 21, 2004

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 97000
Model Affected
1999 VOLVO V70

1999 Volvo V70 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
97000

Notes:
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1999 VOLVO V70 Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V254000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 14, 1998

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 50835
Model Affected
1999 VOLVO V70

1999 Volvo V70 Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THIRD SEATS. USERS OF THE THIRD SEAT, WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE.

Defect Consequence:
CONTACT WITH THE TAILPIPE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE'S TAILPIPE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE TAILPIPE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
50835

Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
1999 VOLVO V70 Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V405000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 06, 2000

Vehicle Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 245894
Model Affected
1999 VOLVO V70

1999 Volvo V70 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
245894

Notes:
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