A campaign for defective starter switches is detailed in TSB 3301.
You might check your serial number against the affected list (below):



Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. and Volvo Canada Ltd have announced a service campaign affecting 1998 Volvo S70/V70 models. Approximately 5,831 vehicles in the US and 1,035 vehicles in Canada are affected.

The ignition starter switch should be examined for proper operation. An insufficient electrical contact during cranking may result in an open circuit in the power supply to the starter motor and the vehicle may not start. In affected vehicles the ignition switch will be replaced.

All owners of these affected vehicles will be notified by mail the week of June 1, 1998

B. Vehicles Involved
Assy plant 1 VTM Assy plant 2 - VEC

874471590-490221 874476745-490980
875416734-435703
876416734-435703

Prior to the release of this Service Campaign, this repair was performed on vehicles within the affected vehicle chassis range. This service campaign has been marked as performed on those vehicles.

7. Retailer Responsibility

Retailers are to perform this campaign on eligible vehicles regardless of mileage/kilometers or vehicle age. The campaign work covered under Service Campaign 83D is free of charge to the owner.

In the event that the original announcement letter is lost or misplaced, the owner is not to be refused this important campaign work. Your Aftersales Specialist will follow up to ensure that this campaign is proceeding smoothly.