Recalls for 1999 Volvo S70

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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1999-02-25
Description
Vehicle description: all-wheel-drive sedans.  These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no.  301, fuel system integrity.  The fuel filter bracket configuration margins are insufficient.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel leakage could occur.  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a fuel filter protection bracket.

Notes
Owner notification began march 29, 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 - 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).

DEFECT #4 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 2006-11-20
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Volvo recall no.  R155.  Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.