Headlight Switch Problems of Volvo 850

The contact owns a 1997 Volvo 850. The headlights would not illuminate when the vehicle was started. The headlights would also not dim when the vehicle was turned off. The headlight switch was defective, but it was never used by the contact. When the switch was engaged, the high beams would momentarily illuminate. Her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v235000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch). The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

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Suddenly, headlights and dash lights fail to operate when switch is in either headlight "on" position. When set in parking light position, dash and parking lights (only) work. If high beam switch is manually held, then high beams (only) work.

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Headlights failed while on highway. Headlight switch did not work. I phoned Volvo to honor the recall NHTSA campaign id number : 99v235000. Volvo informed me this Volvo did not qualify.

The headlight switch on the vehicle failed. This is a recall item under NHTSA campaign id number 99v235000. In addition, the vehicle in question was manufactured during the date range on the recall notice as verified by Volvo's "certificate of origin". However, when this vehicle was taken in for repairs of the recalled item the Volvo dealer (355 - rockville, MD) refused to replace the item without cost. The Volvo deal stated that this vehicle was not covered by the recall, but was unable to present anything to adequately demonstate that fact. In spite of (1) the failed item was included in a recall, (2) the vehicle in question was manufactured during the recall timeframe; the owner was forced to pay the repair bill.

Left front caliper broke in January 1999, roght front caliper broke at this time. Parts were on back order. Consumer was told it would take 3 months to get vehicle repaired. Consumer has had many problems with vehicle, instrument lights were replaced, dash bulb lights and other bulbs replaced. Headlight wiper and windshield wiper blades replaced. Consumer smelled an odor in the air conditioner and later the air conditioner was not cooling properly, dealer replaced the temperature sensor, evaporator, receiver, and dryer. Battery failed and was replaced, consumer had a recall on the central electrical relay and when returning to vehicle that was shut off the phone and radio were on. Coolant light illuminated 4 times, finally dealer replaced the coolant filler cap, engine light keeps illuminated, dealer has replaced the pnp switch, oxygen sensor, air pump, and check valve, the air pump and check valve were replaced twice, the timing belt has also been replaced. Abs sensor cable has been replaced, calipers have been replaced 3 times, front brake pads, rotors, and front disc brakes have been replaced.