Recall 98V-254
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recalled the 1998 to 1999 Volvo V70: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-254
- Reported
- October 14, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 50,835 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.
The risk
Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began november 16, 1998. 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo V70 1998 to 1999