1998 Volvo C70 Convertible
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
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- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
I bought my 1998 volvo C70 convertible in jan 1999. On may 20, 1999 at approx 11:45 pm, I was driving in the left-hand lane on rt.175-w in columbia, md, approx. 1 mile from my home. Stopped at red traffic light at dobbin rd/rt.175 intersection. No other cars. Light turned green. Proceeded forward.…
I bought my 1998 volvo C70 convertible in jan 1999. On may 20, 1999 at approx 11:45 pm, I was driving in the left-hand lane on rt.175-w in columbia, md, approx. 1 mile from my home. Stopped at red traffic light at dobbin rd/rt.175 intersection. No other cars. Light turned green. Proceeded forward. I was accelerating forward then rpms dropped. I pressed on the pedal and had no response. The headlights faded out and the rpms dropped to 5 mph. No cars around me, I stopped the car, put into park and tried to restart it twice. Nothing happened ?? No sounds from the engine. I immediately put my hazard lights on. Then a car passed me on the right. I saw headlights of a car approx. 200 feet behind me in the same lane. I said out loud, "please don't hit me. Get in the other lane. Please don't hit me." that IS the last thing I remember until waking up in shock trauma emergency room at u of md medical center in baltimore, md lying on a gurney - 2 policemen at my feet and my parents on my left. Somewhat aware that I had a neck brace on, but more concerned at the time that my head was killing me. I had a large gash in the back of my head that required 8 staples. I fractured 2 vertebrae in my neck, (C4, C5). The doctors decided on natural healing instead of surgery. I was required to wear a sumi neck brace for 12 weeks. I was admitted to the orthopedic critical care floor for 6 days. I received morphine and percocet. After 6 days, I was released to my parents care to cont. Round the clock care giving. I was unable to take care of myself - required assistance to take a bath and supervised when using the toilet, eating, and sleeping. My mother drove me to my doctor during the 12 wk. Period. The sumi neck brace was removed on august 12, 1999. After which I wore the cushion whiplash brace for another 4-week period. Did not return to work until mid-sept 1999. *nm
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
- 10241651Rubber cushion
- 10213885The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
- 10213883ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10087107This IS a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. Vida 2015 battery testing IS the only approved method for producing battery test codes. The use of vida classic or other measuring tools IS not considered acceptable when submitting warranty claims.
- 615038This service bulletin describes how to repair a trim moulding that has come loose from the drip rail on certain vehicles.
- 610422Information on repairing a loose lock motor cover.
- 608258This service bulletin describes how to install a plastic sleeve to the lock striker on the cover plate.
- 608254Service campaign 91-91l to promote continued trouble-free performance of the convertible top mechanism and to prevent possible water leaks and wind noise.
- 607557Subject regarding soft top potentiometer.
- 604731Guide for installing headliners.
- 604730Procedures on installing spring clip for convertible top well cover.
- 604728Subject on repairing bezel for flap, rear side panel(s).
- 604726Procedures on repairing drip rail trim moulding.
- 604374Subject pertains to repairing bezel for flap, rear side panel(s).
- 604323Replacement of fuel gauge sender.
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