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1998 VOLVO V70XC Recall - Campaign #04V504000

 
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1998 VOLVO V70XC RECALL - #04V504000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS : SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1998 VOLVO V70XC
Manufacturer VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufactured between 6/5/1997 - 6/8/1999
Recalled on 10/21/2004
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/24/2005
# Affected 97,000
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
 
Description ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequences 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).
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