recall information
Recall number
REC-004851
PRA number
2009/10870
Campaign number
R29024
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Volvo
Model
S80, XC70, V70 and XC60
Affected units
746
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
What are the defects?
Volvo Car Corporation have identified that the engine cooling fan may permanently stop working due to a software error in the Fan Control Module (FCM). If the fan stops it may cause reduced Air Condition (AC) performance and the driver will be informed of the increased coolant temperature by the yellow information lamp in the DIM and the following text message: reduce speed. However, if the engine temperature continues to rise, the red warning lamp will be lit together with text instructions to stop the car safely.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Contact your Volvo dealer
Supplier details
Volvo Car Corporation
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
