V70R AWD L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 52 B5234T6 (1998)
Start the car and check that no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) have been stored (the SRS-lamp should go out after starting).
Parts Bulletin
Information concerning this campaign is contained in SMB 88, No.16 Service Bulletin Group 88, No.0016, and Special Tools Bulletin No.124.
Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and Volvo Cars Of Canada Ltd. have announced a service campaign affecting certain 1998 70 series sedans, wagons
and coupes. Approximately 122,660 vehicles in the U.S. and 13,913 vehicles in Canada are affected.
The passenger side airbag systems may be insufficiently grounded, resulting in a possible inadvertent deployment. In all vehicles affected by this recall,
an additional ground wire will be installed on the passenger-side front airbag system.
The following part number applies:
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
QTY
274147
Kit
1
An initial allocation representing 50 % of the vehicles retailed or in stock at your retail facility will begin arriving on or about the week of September 13.
1999. After this one time allocation, you may order additional quantities using normal ordering procedures.
A mandatory allocation of quantity: one, Grounding Cable, tool P/N 951 1522 was sent to all retailers by SPX/Kent-Moore during August, 1999.
Owners Notice I
September 1999
Dear Volvo Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
The reason for this communication:
Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in the passenger-side front airbag system of
certain 1998 70-series sedans, wagons, and coupes. Some of the passenger-side front airbag systems may be insufficiently grounded. Under certain
conditions, where static electricity is created, the passenger-side front airbag may inadvertently deploy. In all vehicles affected by this recall, an
additional ground wire will be installed in the passenger side to assure sufficient grounding.
How to proceed:
Please call your authorized Volvo Retailer as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. This procedure will be completed at no cost and will take
approximately 1 hour. Due to service scheduling, your Volvo Retailer may require your vehicle for a full business day.
Please contact:
Your Volvo Retailer, or Volvo Customer Service at P.O. Box 914, Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 or phone 1-800-458-1552, 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Eastern Time, with any questions you may have.
We have advised the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that we are conducting this recall. If you are unable to have this
procedure performed without charge and within a reasonable time, you may contact the NHTSA Administrator at 1-800-424-9393. The phone number
within the District of Columbia is 202-366-0123. The address is 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590
Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. Lessor means a
person or entity that is the owner, as reflected on the vehicle title, of any five or more leased vehicles.
Your safety and continued satisfaction with Volvo and the Volvo organization are very important to us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause and we appreciate your cooperation in arranging to have this important service completed as quickly as possible.
Please note: According to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety president Brian O'Neill, "It is very important that owners of vehicles in which
safety-related problems have been identified that those vehicles be taken back to dealerships as soon as they receive notice of a recall or service
campaign. Such notices Should not be ignored or taken lightly. There is no reason to drive around in a vehicle with a safety-related defect."
Owners Notice II
September 1999
Dear Volvo Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
