Headlights: switchRecall 99V-235 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall 99V-235 covers 139,588 Volvo vehicles for a headlights: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected139,5884 models

ReportedAug 30, 1999Owners notified Sep 15, 1999

Complaints since48Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V235000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

The risk

DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo 8501997

Volvo C701998

Volvo S701998

Volvo V701998

Built from August 1, 1996 to February 28, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.