Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V451000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 09/30/1999 to 12/28/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 149799 | 11/29/2004 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 09/13/2004 | 09/20/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fire in the engine compartment could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the cooling fan. the recall began on november 29, 2004. customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. 141.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 25149C | 02/20/2006 | 25149C | 10019763 | Cleaning the crankcase ventilation. *ak | 04/26/2006 |
| 25149B | 02/20/2006 | 25149B | 10019762 | Checking crankcase ventilation system. *ak | 04/26/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0052 | 01/01/2004 | 10006514 | Installing the seal plug in the cylinder block. *mr | 05/05/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 141 | 01/01/2005 | 10013850 | Excessive heat may be generated by the running of cooling fan. recall campaign 141 to inspect/replace engine cooling fan control module (efcm) and cooling fan assembly. *tt | 04/26/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 46-13 | 04/18/2008 | 10024466 | 5 cylinder angle gear leakage and resealing. on all wheel drive models. *nj updated 6/5/08. *nj | 04/16/2008 | |
| 0047 | 07/01/2002 | 10006112 | Oil pump attachment screws, copper washer installation. *tt | 04/16/2004 | |
| 2322 | 10/15/2002 | 10000301 | Crank no start, no fuel pressure. *tt | 02/21/2003 | |
| 4460008 | 03/01/2002 | 635176 | On some vehicles oil weepage can be found at the bevel gear vent. *tt | 10/18/2002 | |
| 8514 | 07/30/2001 | 624130 | Subject regarding a - post panel mounting. *yd | 11/01/2001 | |
| 2112 | 01/24/2001 | 620140 | Information on the plastic protective casing (splash pan) installed to the front sub-frame on some variants of s60 and v70 vehicles. the main function of this pan is control airflow in the engine compartment. this help to reduce engine | 07/18/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0051 | 02/01/2004 | 10006259 | Vvt solenoid, cleaning. *mr | 04/27/2004 | |
| 2846 | 05/07/2002 | 635265 | Some non turbo engines may experience cold start performance. *tt | 10/21/2002 | |
| 2832 | 07/31/2002 | 2832 | 635259 | Ocassionally when slowing down, on some vehicles, when coming to a stop, the air conditioner compressor cycles on / off or during cold start, a customer may experience momentary idle fluctuations. *tt | 10/21/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2521 | 07/21/2004 | 10008976 | High pitched squealing noise, exhaust touching propeller shaft. *tt | 09/03/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 2829 | 05/24/2001 | 2829 | 621847 | Subject regarding mass air flow sensor replacement. *tt | 10/03/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 0031 | 11/01/2003 | 10005275 | New bracket in the sub-frame for mounting the catalytic converter. *tt | 02/18/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| 149 | 02/20/2006 | 149D | 10018801 | Warranty coverage should a customer epxerience a defect wit the etm system beyond the terms of the normal new car warranty. *tt troubleshooting electronic throttle system (ets). *tt checking crankcase ventilation system. *tt cleani | 01/17/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/24/2012 | 131000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate from a complete stop. the contact continued to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the electronic control module was replaced but the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 131,000. kmj | |||
| 02/24/2012 | 131000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate from a stop. the contact continued to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal and the vehicle then stalled. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the throttle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to an independent repair shop and the electronic control module was replaced. the failure continued. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 131,000. sm. | |||
| 12/22/2008 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated that the electronic throttle module was defective, causing the vehicle to surge abnormally. the vehicle would also stall intermittently and exhibit an abnormal increase in engine rpms. the dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. kmj | |||
| 12/22/2008 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated that the electronic throttle module was defecting, causing the vehicle to surge. the vehicle would also stall on the highway intermittently and the rpms would rev to a high number. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. nw | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 89827 | 1 | |
| The car would suddenly cease to accelerate not going over twenty miles per hour. the car was taken to the volvo dealership where the emt was cleaned. under an extended warranty. 10 days later the car without warning went into the 'limp home mode again the car was returned to volvo this time i was told the engine control module was faulty and needed replacement and the etm was not the problem this part was out of warranty and would cost over $2,000 to replace or i could trade in the car. i feel that this too should be taken care of sine the ecm directs the activity of the etm and was not initially identified as the problem if this does not correct the problem someone could be seriously injured when trying to merge onto the freeway or crossing intersections. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2005 | 101000 | 1 | 09/03/2005 |
| I commute approximately 30 miles to work. during my commute on nov. 2, 2005 there was nothing out of the ordinary. all gauges reading within normal limits. i parked my car. went inside my place of work. within 7 (seven) minutes i was notified by a coworker that my car was on fire. the resulting engine fire totaled my 2001 s60 t5 volvo. there was nothing left of the engine except the engine block sitting upon the transmission. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2005 | 30 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Engine stalled on numerous occasions. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2005 | 3 | ||
| Volvo s60 2.4t 2001; stalls without warning when accelerating at speeds in excess of 50 miles an hour, warning lights come on, car will restart after a few minutes. has happened 3 times in 3 days. in the shop today for repair. *nm | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 75000 | 1 | 04/28/2004 |
| Sudden loss of power while leaving a parking lot. the speed dropped to below 20 mph. i was unable to drive above 20 mph. the car was towed to the dealer who subsequently replace the electronic throttle control at a cost of over $900. *nm | |||
| 4000 | 16 | 01/20/2001 | |
| When the vehicle was at idle it shook. the dealership cleaned the throttle, but the problem still existed. *nlm after many times of going to the dealer for repairs, the timing valves were found to be a problem in which they were fractured. also, the electrical bulbs in the front and tail had failed. scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 70201 | 1 | |
| In october 2007, i inquired of fields volvo of waukesha wisconsin, about a malfunctioning temperature gage. the gage would often display a faulty reading, showing that the car was overheating when in fact it was not. when i bought my car in for an inspection of the matter, jason fischer service advisor, informed me that i needed an electronics bo ( see attached receipt). he assured me that was the problem, so i agreed to allow him to replace it and was charged $537.15 for the procedure. however, a year later in july 2008, the problem resurfaced. eventually, the cooling fan malfunctioned and would not shut off. this problem also caused the battery to drain. i took my car to auto werks import centre in milwaukee, wisconsin, who through research of the problem, found that there was a recall issued for the cooling fan in november 2004. i was also charged $200.53 for replacement of a temperature sensor and the thermostat. (see attached receipt) as a satisfied volvo customer for over 10 years, i feel that had thorough research been done prior to malfunctioning of the cooling fan, excess charges could have been avoided. i am therefore seeking a partial refund of maintenance charges. your immediate response to my request would be most appreciated. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 49635 | 4 | 01/30/2006 |
| Emission service error text appeared intermittently after only two months of ownership. service at dealer reset the module. less than a month later same message appeared with engine knock. dealer replaced knock sensor twice but to no avail...then replace the engine on this certified used vehicle. *nm | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 53000 | 2 | 10/20/2001 |
| At 53,000 miles (february 2006) my check engine light, service transmission light and urgent service warning lights came on at the same time. however, i was i not experiencing any noticeable drivability issues. (with the exception of some slightly rough gear shifting - but i didn't think much of it). the dealer told me that the fault code was related to my transmission and that i need a software upgrade to my tcm (transmission control module). if the fault code returned after the upgrade, my transmission would have to be replaced. and that most likely (99.9%) the software upgrade would correct the problem. in addition, i had to pay $340 for the software upgrade because i was 6 months / 3,000 miles out of warranty and software issues where not covered by the extended warranty (3rd party - easycare -[via ford]). a few weeks later (3/5/06), the check engine comes on again and the drivability deteriorates rapidly on my trip home from work. high rpm's - little power - abrupt shifting. fortunately, i was close to home (within 1 mile). it felt like the transmission fell apart. i brought it to the dealer (3/8/06), after two days of 'testing', i'm told the etm was replaced at no charge and to come pick up the car. i picked it up and could not leave the dealer driveway. they apologized profusely and said the etm was replaced but noticed that there is still a problem. after a few days of troubleshooting by the dealer, i was informed that the car needed a new transmission (and i had to pay an additional $200 for extended warranty co-pay). *nm | |||
| 02/07/2006 | 91000 | 2 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the engine oil pressure light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer determined metal shavings were present in the oil pan resulting in the engine needing replaced and no repairs were made. additionally, the transmission would not intermittently shift out of park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and repair. | |||
| 10/12/2005 | 64800 | 10 | 01/05/2005 |
| Car would suddenly lose power, causing unsafe situations in traffic. warning light would come on along with check engine light and message saying reduced performance. failure was intermittent at first and instrument lights would go back to normal. *nm | |||
| 04/02/2005 | 33871 | 1 | 12/16/2000 |
| On saturday april 2, 2005 ,at about 3:00 p.m., i was returning home with my wife and daughter from a spring break trip to washington d.c. we had driven for a good part of the day through difficult conditions...considerable rain and even a some snow showers in eastern ohio. while driving on the ohio turnpike in the vicinity of toledo, the vehicle suddenly lost power, that is, the car decelerated regardless of foot-pressure on the gas pedal. although i was at the time in the middle lane of a rather busy interstate highway, i was able to pull over to the right shoulder of the highway, where the car stopped running altogether. i let the car sit for a minute, and then attempted to start the engine again. although the engine turned over it would not run. through information provided by geico insurance roadside assistance facility were able to summon a tow truck, which delivered the car, and my family to a volvo dealership schmidt in perrysburg, ohio at about 5:00 p.m. on that saturday evening. this incident, apart from considerable inconvenience and cost, put my family and me in a very hazardous situation. partly because of the presence of a guardrail, the vehicle came to rest only inches away from the line separating the highway shoulder from the right lane. because of the heavy traffic much of it consisting of massive trailer-trucks traveling west i think it reasonable to say that the exposure to risk was high. had the weather very chilly temperatures, a piecing north wind, and the ever-present threat of rain been any better i would have guided my family to the shelter of an overpass about one quarter-mile to the west until the tow-truck arrived. fortunately, officer mack of the ohio highway patrol arrived after about 20 minutes, and alerted passing traffic to the roadside hazard with the flashing lights of his patrol car. *nm | |||
| 08/13/2005 | 69300 | 3 | 06/19/2003 |
| I have a 2001 volvo s60 t5 and i've been noticing lately the idle on my rpm side going up and down rapidly and the car feels like its going to turn off. then yesterday the same thing happened and the car shut down and i turned it back on and it begin trying to push itself so i got scared and parked it. luckily it was by my home and then today i went to retrieve it and it begin doing the same thing. people have been complaining about this problem. i saw some media coverage about this problem due to the throttle body module. please help and try to get this part recalled because someone can get seriously hurt or even god forbid pass away due to this problem. thank you. *nm | |||
| 04/25/2005 | 52000 | 50 | 01/22/2001 |
| Dt: consumer stated 2001 volvo s 60 was having a problem with the unit that regulated the air flow into the brakes and engine. the car was making a hissing sound, like air being let into the cabin. this was happening a lot, especially in the heat. the brakes had to be depressed to get the car to stop. consumer had the car fixed last week at the dealership; the mechanic informed consumer that the air pump to the brakes had to be replaced. this vehicle was not stalling,or losing power, nor were there near misses. consume r was just responding to this because of what she saw on the news. the warranty expired. repairs were done at consumer's expense. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 29000 | 2 | 09/01/2001 |
| (1) driving on interstate at maximum legal speed for several hours. (2) engine abruptly stops without warning resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. attempts to restart engine while moving not successful. negotiate through traffic to shoulder of road, narrowly avoiding accident. (3) vehicle sat on side of road for approximately five minutes and then restarted without any problems. were able to continue trip and return home. (4) took vehicle to dealership. engine was checked, but no problems found. (5) this has occurred two times during the four years we have owned vehicle .. *nm | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 05/02/2006 | 1 | ||
| 2001 volvo s60 stalled while on a major freeway. *kb the turn signal bulbs needed to be replaced. the mass air flow had not been cleaned. *jb | |||
| 07/22/2005 | 80000 | 25 | 08/07/2004 |
| I proceeded to pass a vehicle and lost power could only drive at approx.35m.p.h. i then had to brake and return behind and to the side of the road. i took it in for repair and was told it was a software error. | |||