NHTSA Recall 07V563000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V563000; Date: Dec. 12, 2007
Inoperative defrosters under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Volvo XC90; 2008 Volvo XC90
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 37,000
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles, under certain conditions, the climate control module (ccm) may receive a 'shut-down signal' from the engine control module (ecm) after ignition key insertion. If this condition occurs, the climate control functions will not be available (including the defroster) during that driving cycle.
How to Fix:
The ecm software will be upgraded. The recall began on January 28, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. 185. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 28, 2008
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