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Transport Canada recall 2004374 · manufacturer campaign 142
19 October 2004
Transport Canada lists: C 70 1998–2000 · S 70 1998–2000 · V 70 1998–2000 · V70xc 1998–2000
On certain vehicles, the Master Light Switch may cease to function. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will replace the Master Light Switch.
Transport Canada recall 2001101 · manufacturer campaign 101
9 May 2001
Transport Canada lists: C 70 1998–2001 · S 70 1998–2000 · V 70 1998–2000
On certain Volvo C70, C70 convertible, C70 coupe, S70 and V70, inadequate contact between the bulb and socket could cause the front turn signal not to function as designed. This would fail to warn an approaching driver that the vehicle is turning and could lead to a crash.
Dealers will replace the left and right front turn signal bulb and socket.
Transport Canada recall 1999194 · manufacturer campaign 94
20 October 1999
Transport Canada lists: 800 1997 · C 70 1998 · S 70 1998 · V 70 1998
On certain Volvo 850, C70, S70 and V70, the connections in the headlight switch may deteriorate. If this occurs, the headlights will not function and a loss of visibility will occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Headlight switch will be replaced.
Transport Canada recall 1999163 · manufacturer campaign 96
16 September 1999
Transport Canada lists: C 70 1998 · S 70 1998 · V 70 1998
On certain vehicles, the frontal passenger air bag may be overly sensitive to certain electrostatic discharges. This could cause the possibility of inadvertent air bag deployment.
An extra ground wire will be installed on the passenger-side front airbag system on affected vehicles.
Recall letters go to whoever owns the car on paper, which may not be you. Save your 1998 Volvo C 70 and we will email you the day Transport Canada issues a new recall for it.
Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.