CHEVROLET C70 1998: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : C70 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-01-01 - 1999-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V236000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-09-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-08-30 | Date Added to Database: 1999-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 96 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 124381 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.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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