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1998 Volvo V70 lights complaints

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Filed Sep 20, 2000 · Lights · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Lights · NC

Pe00031, while driving headlights/taillights/turn signals, and brake lights go out continueously which may cause visual diffculty and may result in a crash.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Lights · CT

Headlights/ tail lights and interior lights go out due to a defective bulbs. Dealer have replaced the bulbs 28 times, but could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 15, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · GA

While driving with headlights on. Then, activated turn signal lights, and light on dash panel will blink fast, and let consumer know to change the light bulbs. Also, battery will die without a reason for it.

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Lights · OR

Consumer has had driver's side headlight changed 4 times. Dealer has never said what the cause of the problem was, they just change it.

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Lights · MA

Directional turn signals 4-way module failed , causing loss of turn signals and 4-way flashers. Cause was unknown. Part on back order for 2 weeks indictating a trend of defect.*ak backordered since 5-31-2000.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Lights · OH

Both bulbs within headlights have burned out within 15000 miles, causing poor visibility and a safety hazard.dlr is aware of bulbs prematurley burning out.

Filed Oct 17, 1999 · Lights · PA

Front turn signal lights stop flashing while rear turn lights continue to work. Removed both front bulbs, filaments ok, appears failue due to arcing of contact materials different from those of bulb leads. Cleaned contacts and installed new bulbs, now work fine. Did not discuss with dealer but understand problem is common. Could lead to accidents since turn indicators are a safety item.

Filed Oct 11, 1999 · Lights · GA

Left and right front turn signals fail every few months. Each time the bulb contacts as well as the bulb receptacle are severly scorched and plastic is melted. I am concerned about fire hazard.

Filed Oct 11, 1999 · Lights · GA

Left and right front turn signals fail every few months. Each time the bulb contacts as well as the bulb receptacle are severely scorched and plastic is melted. I am concerned about fire hazard.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Lights · PA

When driving at night head lights keep going out due to the light bulb's that keep blowing out. Consumer had to replace the bulbs eight to nine times.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Lights · CA

Left headlight.

Filed Jun 28, 1999 · Lights · CA

Turn signal failed due to corrosion of the contact terminal. Dealer has been notified.

Filed Jun 1, 1999 · Body, Brakes · MA · crash

The rotors warped in less than 23,000 miles see additional documentation attached from the internet multiple instances reported by others as well.

Filed Feb 9, 1999 · Brakes, Lights · CA

Safety concerns after purchase of new vehicle. Many other problems. No safet defects mentioned in the summary.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Lights · CA

Head lights failed.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Lights · CA

Turn signal bulbs failed. Yh

Filed Oct 22, 1998 · Lights · NY

Directional signals do not automatically cancel until the steering wheel is turned passed the neutral position continuing in the opposite direction of the turn.

Filed Jun 4, 1998 · Lights · OH

Left turn indicator began flashing quickly, indicating a possible bulb failure. After removing the bulb, found severe black charring surrounding the contact area. After cleaning, the bulb stopped flashing.

Filed Jun 4, 1998 · Lights · NC

The turn signal socket appears to have corroded contact terminals.

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