Carlexica

NHTSA recall 99V-235 (99V235000)

exterior lighting recall reported August 30, 1999 - about 139,588 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
99V235000
Also written as
99V-235
Manufacturer number
94
Reported
August 30, 1999
Vehicles affected
~139,588
Component
exterior lighting

What is being recalled

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

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-235 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Volvo 850 - 1997
Volvo C70 - 1998
Volvo S70 - 1998
Volvo V70 - 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.