NHTSA Recall 01V169000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V169000; Date: May. 21, 2001
If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volvo S40; 2001 Volvo V40
Component: Equipment:air Conditioner
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 19,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. Owner notification began June 11, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 2001
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