Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 30, 1999

(Campaign #: 94)

VOLVO/HEADLIGHT SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OPERATION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, CAN RESULT IN INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF THE SWITCH.

NHTSA ID: 99V235000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 139,588

Consequence Summary:

DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 30, 1999

(Campaign #: 96)

VOLVO/PASSENGER AIR BAG

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO CERTAIN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE.

NHTSA ID: 99V236000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 124,381

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL GROUND WIRE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE TO ASSURE SUFFICIENT GROUNDING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 25, 1999

(Campaign #: 93)

VOLVO/FMVSS 301

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SEDANS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET CONFIGURATION MARGINS ARE INSUFFICIENT.

NHTSA ID: 99V035000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 3,632

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILTER PROTECTION BRACKET.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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