Volvo S70 recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Volvo S70 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Throttle issues may trigger limp home mode

    Reported November 15, 2006Model years 1999–2000NHTSA campaign 06V441000170,099 vehicles affected

    Throttle sensor irregularities, a dirty throttle housing or software calibration may trigger a warning light and cause the vehicle to enter limp home mode unnecessarily. Dealers will install a software update.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    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.
    Consequence
    THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
    Remedy
    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.
    Notes
    VOLVO RECALL NO. R155. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

  2. Headlight switch may stop working

    Reported October 21, 2004Model years 1998–2000NHTSA campaign 04V50400097,000 vehicles affected

    The headlight switch may stop functioning, causing intermittent or no headlights and reducing visibility. Dealers will replace an original switch; other switches will be inspected and replaced if damaged.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
    Consequence
    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.
    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).

  3. Detachable tow bar may come loose

    Reported January 10, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/0087,294 vehicles affected

    The detachable tow bar may work loose under certain conditions and detach from the vehicle. The tow ball and housing will be replaced with a calibrated unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE
    Defect
    Under certain conditions the detachable tow bar may work loose resulting in the tow bar becoming detached from the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Replace the tow ball and housing with a calibrated unit.

  4. Detachable towball may come loose

    Reported July 11, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/0977,294 vehicles affected

    The towball may detach from its housing, separating the trailer from the towing vehicle. Towballs and housings will first be modified, then replaced with calibrated units later.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DETACHABLE TOW BAR MAY WORK LOOSE
    Defect
    A combination of internal and external forces caused the towball to prematurelydetach itself from the towball housing resulting in separation of the trailer from the drawing unit.
    Remedy
    All towballs and housing will initially be modified and then replaced with calibrated units at a later date.

  5. Front turn signal may not work

    Reported December 6, 2000Model years 1998–2000NHTSA campaign 00V405000245,894 vehicles affected

    Poor contact between a bulb and socket may prevent a front turn signal from working, failing to warn approaching drivers that the vehicle is turning and potentially causing a crash. Dealers will replace both front turn signal bulbs and sockets.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
    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.
    Consequence
    THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001.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 1-800-283-0117. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

  6. Passenger airbag may deploy inadvertently

    Reported October 13, 1999Model years 1997–1998DVSA recall R/1999/0797,370 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and deploy inadvertently. An additional grounding wire will be fitted to the electrical system.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY
    Defect
    Possibility that passenger side air bag may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge and may inadvertently deploy.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional grounding wire to electrical system.

  7. Passenger airbag may deploy inadvertently

    Reported August 30, 1999Model years 1998NHTSA campaign 99V236000124,381 vehicles affected

    The passenger frontal airbag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharge, possibly causing it to deploy inadvertently. Dealers will install an additional ground wire on the passenger side.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.
    Consequence
    THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.
    Notes
    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).

  8. Headlight switch may operate inconsistently

    Reported August 30, 1999Model years 1998NHTSA campaign 99V235000139,588 vehicles affected

    The headlight switch may operate inconsistently over time, causing loss of visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the switch.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.
    Consequence
    DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
    Notes
    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).

  9. Fuel filter bracket may allow a fuel leak in a crash

    Reported February 25, 1999Model years 1999NHTSA campaign 99V0350003,632 vehicles affected

    The fuel filter bracket configuration may not provide sufficient protection. A crash could cause a fuel leak, which could result in a fire if fuel reaches an ignition source. Dealers will install a fuel filter protection bracket.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SEDANS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET CONFIGURATION MARGINS ARE INSUFFICIENT.
    Consequence
    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILTER PROTECTION BRACKET.
    Notes
    OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 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).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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