Recall 98V-254: 1998–1999 Volvo V70

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Oct 14, 1998, covering about 50,835 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-254
Report date
Oct 14, 1998
Vehicles affected
50,835
Owners notified
Nov 16, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.

The risk

Contact with the tailpipe can result in personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.

Notes

Owner notification began november 16, 1998. 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).

Recall details

ManufacturerVOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V254000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Volvo V701998, 1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-254?

Vehicle description: station wagons equipped with third seats. Users of the third seat, when exiting the vehicle, can come in contact with the tailpipe.

How is recall 98V-254 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the length of the vehicle's tailpipe and, if necessary, repair the tailpipe.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.