NHTSA Recall 09V218000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V218000; Date: Jun. 12, 2009
This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine failure. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Volvo S80; 2009 Volvo S80; 2008 Volvo V70; 2009 Volvo V70; 2008 Volvo XC70; 2009 Volvo XC70
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 17,614
Recall Summary:
Volvo is recalling 17,614 my 2008-2009 s80, v70, and xc70 vehicles. The engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and/or rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fan control module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2009. Owners may contact Volvo customer care center at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. R214. Owners 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: Jul 8, 2009
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