'99 Volvo S70 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
FEB 25, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
S70 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3632
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 25, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S70
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILTER PROTECTION BRACKET.
Potential Units Affected:
3632
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 93
| Recall Date: |
DEC 06, 2000 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Model Affected: |
S70 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
245894
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 06, 2000
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S70
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
245894
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. 101
| Recall Date: |
OCT 21, 2004 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Model Affected: |
S70 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
97000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 21, 2004
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S70
Summary:
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
97000
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. 142/94
| Recall Date: |
NOV 15, 2006 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
S70 |
| Potential Units Affected: |
170099
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 15, 2006
Model Affected:
1999 VOLVO S70
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
170099
Notes:
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. R155