Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V195000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-12-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V195000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,930
Reported to NHTSA
1987-12-29
Owners notified
1987-12-23

Defect description

HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONTAINS COMPONENTS WHICH MAY COME LOOSE UPON OPERATION AND CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE SWITCH.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT FUNCTION, ANDCHARRING OF THE INSULATION OF CERTAIN WIRES TO THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/HEADLIGHTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 7601988

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.