Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V504000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-10-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V504000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
97,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-21
Owners notified
2005-01-24

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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).

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo C702000 1999 1998
Volvo S702000 1999 1998
Volvo V702000 1999 1998
Volvo V70XC2000 1999 1998

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.