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Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd - Volvo 850, S/V/C70 1996 - 1998

recall information

Recall number
REC-001494
PRA number
1999/4079
Campaign number
R8954/5
Original published date

make and model information

Make
Volvo
Model
850, S/V/C70
Year range
1996 - 1998
Affected units
3,514

What are the defects?

The Headlight Switch On The Instrument Panel May Cease Function Resulting In The Lights Not Operating; And On A Number Of The S/v/c70 Cars There Is A Possibility That The Passenger Airbag May Be Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge And May Deploy.

What are the hazards?

Component Failure.

What should consumers do?

Contact Your Volvo Dealer. Repairs Will Be Carried Out At No Cost To The Owner.
Supplier details
Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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