The 1998 Volvo C70 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a passenger front airbag that can deploy without warning due to sensitivity to electrostatic discharge.
The remaining recalls center on lighting. The headlight switch can wear out over time and fail to work reliably, leaving the driver without headlights. The front turn signal bulb can lose contact with its socket and stop functioning, removing the signal to other drivers that the vehicle is turning. These lighting issues are covered across several recalls that describe the same underlying failures, so prior repair attempts or jurisdiction differences are not a factor here, but owners should confirm their specific VIN is addressed.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight switch may stop working after extended use on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headlight switch on vehicles with original equipment switches, or inspect and replace if damaged on other vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The master light switch can stop working, which causes the headlights to fail and reduces visibility while driving.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the master light switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front turn signal bulb may not make proper contact with its socket, preventing the turn signal from working correctly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right front turn signal bulbs and sockets.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to electrostatic discharges, which could cause it to deploy unintentionally.
What the fix does
An extra ground wire will be installed on the passenger-side front air bag system to reduce sensitivity to electrostatic discharges.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger airbag may deploy unexpectedly when exposed to certain electrostatic discharge.
What the fix does
Dealers will install an additional ground wire on the passenger side to improve electrical grounding.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlight switch may develop inconsistent operation after extended use, potentially causing the headlights to function intermittently.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the headlight switch with a new one.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
