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NHTSA Recall 04V504000: Switch (exterior lighting)

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 97,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volvo C70.

97,000
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2005
owners notified (January 24)
NHTSA campaign04V504000
Manufacturer campaign142/94
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH
Report receivedOctober 21, 2004
Owner notificationJanuary 24, 2005
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, over an extended period of time, the headlight switch may cease to function.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V504000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo C701998, 1999, 2000
Volvo S701998, 1999, 2000
Volvo V701998, 1999, 2000
Volvo V70XC1998, 1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.