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Volvo Issues Recall For 17,614 XC70s, V70s, and S80s for Faulty Cooling Fan
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Jun 25, 2009, 07:40

Volvo has issued a recall this week that affects over 17,000 vehicles from the 2008 and 2009 model years. The three models involved, the XC70, V70, and S80, may have faulty engine fans that could cause overheating. The problem is due to a software programming error in the fan control module, and in addition to increased engine temperature, drivers might notice poor air conditioning performance. Left unfixed, the issue could result in engine failure, which doesn't sound like much fun. Here's the official posting on the government's NHTSA website:


Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

VOLVO / S80 2008-2009
VOLVO / V70 2008-2009
VOLVO / XC70 2008-2009

Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 09, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V218000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 17614

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.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
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.

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 .

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