Component Description
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19970605
End Date Of Manufacturing
19990608
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
97000
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20050124
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Volvo Car USA LLC
Report Received Date
20041021
Record Creation Date
20041021
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall 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).