Emission Control problems of the 1998 Volvo V70

Stalling and check engine light. Stalling at normal operating speed with resulting loss of power, steering and brakes. The mass air sensor and intake hose were replaced.

Idling in a lot the car cut out, drove it to the Volvo dealer to check, nothing found to be wrong. Several months later, the power diminished while driving, took it to a mechanic who checked everything and could find no problem, but heard for the first time. . . . There could be an air mix problem. . . With no check engine light, can't really know. Drove the car back to va. From mass. Where problem started and had no further problems until April or may of this year (2005) when turning into my driveway, the engine totally cut out. I had it towed to don beyer Volvo in falls church, va, where no problem could be found. I insisted they keep the car until they found the problem, and was given a loaner. The service rep. Said he would drive the car to see if he could replicate the situation. They kept the car for 2-3 weeks with no success. I picked the car up with a friend, who drove it off the lot. Not on the highway five minutes when the car lost power, the check engine light appeared, we drove back to the dealer. They found this time it was the air flow meter, which they replaced. Although I still feel no confidence in the vehicle, the problem has not occurred again. The information below is all encompassing of the events but the incident date reflects the date which they found the air flow meter problem exactly.

I own a 1998 Volvo V70. With less than 50,000 miles on the odometer, I have had to replace both the air pump and the abs control module. These parts should not have failed on a car that is five years old. Since the car is past its warranty period, Volvo will not reimburse me for these parts (a total of $1,273). In response to a letter from me, Volvo said, "in the event that either of these components is recalled, reimbursement could be considered at that time. " please add my name to others who undoubtedly have complained about these faulty parts (air pump - pks70ap and abs/trac - 8602266) so that a recall can be issued. I would be glad to submit to NHTSA both letters between Volvo and myself.