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2007 Volvo C70

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, an incorrect temporary assembly instruction resulted in an incorrect assembly of the left door handle bowden cable attachment.

Corrective Action

this incorrect assembly may result in the left door not meeting certain legal requirements at a certain crash scenario.

Recall Notes

dealers will adjust the left door bowden cable by removing an existing cable tie and placing the bowden cable in its designated position free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2007. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

2002 Volvo C70

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Volvo C70

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Volvo C70

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2001 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

2000 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Volvo C70

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Volvo C70

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Corrective Action

loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

2000 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

1999 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Volvo C70

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this resulted in a high number of vehicles going into the limp home mode without need.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

1998 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Volvo C70

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge.

Corrective Action

this could possibly cause an inadvertent deployment.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an additional ground wire in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.

1998 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.

1998 Volvo C70

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. operation of the headlight switch, over an extended period of time, can result in inconsistent operation of the switch.

Corrective Action

driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the headlight switch.