| Make : VOLVO | Model : C70 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970101 - 19990801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V236000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990915 | Date Received by ODI: 19990830 | Date Added to Database: 19990830 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 96 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 124381 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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