4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Posted on: 2000-12-07
Description
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.
Consequence
This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Notes
Owner notification began march 19, 2001.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 1-800-283-0117. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 1999-08-30
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.
Consequence
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 1999-08-30
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.
Consequence
This could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
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).
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2004-10-21
Description
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.
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.
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).