1998 VOLVO C70 Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 99V235000 on 08/29/1999
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1996 - 02/27/1998
- Affected:
- 139,588
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 99V236000 on 08/29/1999
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1996 - 07/31/1999
- Affected:
- 124,381
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 00V405000 on 12/06/2000
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1996 - 11/29/2000
- Affected:
- 245,894
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 04V504000 on 10/20/2004
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 06/04/1997 - 06/07/1999
- Affected:
- 97,000
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
1998 VOLVO C70 TSBs (110)
- Bulletin:
- 210004
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- A new screw for the engine connecting rod cap has been released. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 840003
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Update information to service manual interior/exterior equipment. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 760002
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- A knocking sound may be heard from the rear of the vehicle. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 830003
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Service bulletin complements the service manual sect. 8 ( 83 ), lock and alarm ( vgla ). *yc
- Bulletin:
- 880004
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Procedures on replacing panel seals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 830002
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Information on doors and openings, convertible c70.. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 810001
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Information describes how the service manuals should be updated with new information. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 2309
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code 6-1-1 stored. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 390003
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Subject on modified wiring diagram for power seats. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 830020
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- This service bulletin describes retrofitting of new style hinges to early produced vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 410006
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- Vehicle may experience a decrease in clutch efficiency, which could cause difficulty when changing gears. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2819
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Subject regarding upgraded procedures on the use of m 4.4 software. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 280006
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Updated instructions on the use of the flash reprogramming equipment. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5104
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Concerns with the cross-shaped pad retainer spring in the rear calipers can come in contact with the rotor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 840008
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Procedures on repairing drip rail trim moulding. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 830020
- Component:
- 162700 structure:body:trunk lid
- Summary:
- Subject regarding new hinges for trunk lid. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3370001
- Component:
- 111100 electrical system:battery:cables
- Summary:
- Information describing how to replace positive battery cable and alternator cable separately. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4430011
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Information describing how to install a damper on the drive shaft. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5104V2
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Subject on the cross-shaped pad retainer spring in the rear calipers coming in contact with the rotor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2250010
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Subject regarding new routing of wiring for oxygen sensors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8830004
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Information on removing the door opener bezel. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4410004
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- Information on how to replace the auxiliary spring to provide smoother engagement of the clutch. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4410004
- Component:
- 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
- Summary:
- Information describing how to replace the existing auxiliary spring clutch pedal. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2260002
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Information on how to install a nipple in the intercooler. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2510
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information regardng pulsed secondary air injection system diagnosis. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8850007
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- This service bulletin describes how to install the new style height adjuster knob for the front seats. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3350004
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- On some vehicles, the headlamps may vibrate when driving at high speed or when driving on uneven surfaces. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 889002
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Information on draining holes in rocker panels filled with body sealer. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8840023
- Component:
- 124000 exterior lighting:back up lights
- Summary:
- Campaign no. 91b on repairing wrinkled seal under third brake light. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3370003
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Information on adjusting the power seat harness to ensure continued trouble-free operation of the passenger-side power seat. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8840016
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject regarding campaign 91e water leak test. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8830019
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Information on how to ensure that the headlining folds properly when the convertible top is lowered. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2210015
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information on adjusting the mechanical camshaft belt tensioner and camshaft belt. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3360011
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Information describing how to replace the power switch(s) in the door panel without removing the door panel from the door. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8840022
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- This bulletin describes how the sealing strip for the tension bow may deform and cause wind noise or water to enter the convertible top storage well. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8830015
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Information on inspecting and replacing the lock brace on vehicles equipped with convertible tops. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8840021
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- This bulletin illustrates how to inspect water entering the passenger compartment and settling on floor under the rear seat. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8890008
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns with water entering passenger compartment and settling under the floor insulation mats. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8830014
- Component:
- 162900 structure:body:roof and pillars
- Summary:
- Information on how to secure the potentiometer in a fixed position when operating the convertible top. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4309
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- This bulletin addresses concerns of cases where transmission diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 313 (gear shift position sensor) requires replacement of the sensor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2260002
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- This service bulletin describes how to install a nipple to the drainage hole in the intercooler. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5103
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Information regarding new rear brake pads and calipers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0023
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Bulletin describing how to correct condition of oil leakage occurring at one or more of the oil pump retaining screws. *tt this bulletin replaces the previous sb21-0023 dated october 1999. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8830025
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Procedures describing an updated version of replacing the door lock unit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 5103
- Component:
- 034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
- Summary:
- Introduction of new rear brake pads and calipers. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2109
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject regarding the misfire diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3350006
- Component:
- 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
- Summary:
- Concerns with condensation formed on the inside of the front turn signal lenses. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 830033
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Experiencing noise when the power window mechanism reaches its lower limit position. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2250010
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Subject regarding new routing of wiring for oxygen sensor. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 7770004
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Information regarding the new drive shaft nut. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3390016
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Subject regarding modification to the power antenna ground strap to improve fm radio distrubrance / static. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 830033REV
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Subject on the power window mechanism, noise at the lower limit position. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 2109
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes indicating misfires and / or a hard engine start condition. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8733
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding cabin air filter replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3620
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Head lamp wiper motor replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 840008
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- This service bulletin describes how to repair a trim moulding that has come loose from the drip rail on certain vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8820
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Subject pertains to excessive movement and noise from the dashboard. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8840008
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- This service bulletin describes how to repair a trim moulding that has come loose from the drip rail on certain vehicles. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 360018
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- On certain vehicles there may be inadequate clearance between the headlight wiper blade and the stop lug. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 350012
- Component:
- 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
- Summary:
- On certain vehicles, there may be inadequate contact between the front turn signal bulbs and the sockets. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 101A
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Information to all volvo retailers regarding service campaign 101a - inadequate clearance between the headlight wiper blade and the stop lug. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 850017
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Subject regarding power seat, tilt-travel-forward function repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 3360018
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- This service campaign no. 101a involves headlight wiper arm adjustment and stop lug replacement for certain vehicles with inadequate clearance. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 101A
- Component:
- 130000 visibility
- Summary:
- Information to all volvo retailers (us & canada) regarding vehicles with inadequate clearance between the headlight wiper blade and the stop lug. information contains service manager bulletin 35-101a, service bulletin 36-0018, parts bul
- Bulletin:
- 2334
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- Enhanced inspection / maintenance (i/m) programs. this bulletin addresses characteristics of the 1996 volvo model 850 and 1996 - 1997 volvo model 960. for these vehicles, incomplete readiness codes will not inhibit the obd ii system fro
- Bulletin:
- 850017
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Subject regarding travel-forward function repair of the front power seats. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 8738
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Subject regarding a/c pressure switch- evaporator freezing. *yd
- Bulletin:
- 8324
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information regarding window cassette installation. *yh
- Bulletin:
- 0013
- Component:
- 221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
- Summary:
- Electrically operated seat, minimizing lateral movement. *yd
- Bulletin:
- 0033
- Component:
- 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
- Summary:
- Power window mechanism, noise at the lower limit position. *yd
- Bulletin:
- 0015
- Component:
- 111100 electrical system:battery:cables
- Summary:
- B+cable, battery-to-fuse box, replacement. *yd
- Bulletin:
- 8733
- Component:
- 138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
- Summary:
- Subject regrding cabin air fliter replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4347
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Difficult to engage 1st and/or reverse gear. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 013
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Volvo recommended winter tires. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 006
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Winter tire applications. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SMB-88-001A
- Component:
- 151000 seat belts:front
- Summary:
- Volvo: for owners who require front seat belt extenders which are available. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SPJ3070120160419
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- This is a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. vida 2015 battery testing is the only approved method for producing battery test codes. the use of vida classic or other
- Bulletin:
- SMB00-354
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all
- Bulletin:
- SMB17-2017A
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : retail car delivery process all my 2016 s60 , v60 , xc60 , xc70 and s80 group : no:issuing department : car market : united states and canada 17 2016a service operations
- Bulletin:
- TJ31543
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This is a technical journal: this journal is a guide for performing software downloads. service: *see guide updated oct. 12, 2016 for relevant p5/spa software download information: p5_spa_sw_guide.pdf see vida software tab for all other veh
- Bulletin:
- SMB88-001A
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Seat belt extender
- Bulletin:
- SMB22-206
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- All new volvo engines leave the factory filled with castrol edge professional as an integral part of their delivery of high performance. castrol edge professional?s outstanding performance has made it the oil of choice for volvo and is the
- Bulletin:
- SMB-00-353
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- The volvo technical helpdesk (thd) is a central contact point available to authorized volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. if for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will b
- Bulletin:
- SMB00-325
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- *no description
- Bulletin:
- SPJ31352.1.0
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Alternative solution when vida is unavailable or the electronic wiring diagrams function in vida is unstable. access by using the applicable url.
- Bulletin:
- SPJ31628.7.0
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Vida users are not able to check operations & packages an error message will be shown saying "database error. please contact system administrator"
- Bulletin:
- SPJ31721.1.0
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- Below error message may be shown in vida when selecting the software tab in vida. with this message, it will not be possible to purchase software products. "124 - client id is not registered"
- Bulletin:
- SPJ31722.1.1
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- A new feature will be available in vida version 16.4 where by users will be automatically informed when their passwords are about to expire. the pop-up window example, in the attachment, will be shown 14 days prior to the expiraton date.
- Bulletin:
- TJ26745.7.2
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- This document is a technical journal: effective immediately, all 12v batteries may be tested using the hand held battery tester 9513030 (bt3300). the vida test is still available but no longer required. for battery replacements under warran
- Bulletin:
- PB77-006
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- Bulletin:
- PB77-017-2017-06
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- Bulletin:
- SPJ3176020
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This document is a service product journal: memory used for vida is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. vida will run slow after some time. vida might freeze. certain operations might stop working. in
- Bulletin:
- SMB00-325-2017-1
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- Bulletin:
- SMB00-337-2017-1
- Component:
- 340000 communication
- Summary:
- Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : workshop systems requirements and guidelines vida in 2015 , peer - to - peer infrastructure group : no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada 00 33
- Bulletin:
- ST-001-2017-10-0
- Component:
- 282000 back over prevention: warnings
- Summary:
- Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. they are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- Bulletin:
- ST-001-2017-10-0
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. they are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- Bulletin:
- SMB00-337-2017-1
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Volvo cars service and parts business service manager bulletin title : workshop systems requirements and guidelines vida in 2015 , peer - to - peer infrastructure group : no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada 00 33
- Bulletin:
- SMB00-325-2017-0
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- Bulletin:
- SMB00-354-2017-0
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Warranty, customer pay and/or internal repairs performed must be verified by a punched time flag on the back of the repair order hard copy. each repair line must have a separate and identifiable time punch for the respective repair for all
- Bulletin:
- TJ19245114
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
- Bulletin:
- SPJ33152
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This is a service product journal:
- Bulletin:
- ST-111A
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- Bulletin:
- SPJ33152
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This is a service product journal:
- Bulletin:
- ST-111A
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- Bulletin:
- TJ31543.4.4
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This is a technical journal: this journal is a guide for performing software downloads. service: *see guide updated oct. 12, 2016 for relevant p5/spa software download information: p5_spa_sw_guide.pdf see vida software tab for all other veh
- Bulletin:
- SMB88-001A
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. seat belt extender.
- Bulletin:
- PB77-017
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- Bulletin:
- PB77-006
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- Bulletin:
- PB77-017.1
- Component:
- 200000 wheels
- Summary:
- This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- Bulletin:
- TJ19245114
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
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