Recall 99V-235
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recalled the 1997 Volvo 850 and 3 other models: Exterior lighting (headlights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-235
- Reported
- August 30, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 139,588 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the headlight switch.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).