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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V218000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 02/06/2008 to 03/11/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 17614 | 07/08/2009 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 06/12/2009 | 06/12/2009 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V206000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 03/03/2008 to 04/15/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 102 | 05/02/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/06/2008 | 05/06/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 xc90 and s80 vehicles equipped with v8 engines. these vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. this could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub-frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. if any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. all owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. 197.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SC-232 | 11/30/2010 | 10036825 | Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe | 04/18/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TJ-21527 | 11/17/2010 | 10037535 | Volvo: service campaign for a leaking coolant bleeder hose. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-21527 | 11/17/2010 | 10037535 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| SC-232 | 11/30/2010 | 10036825 | Volvo: coolant bleeder hose, leaking. vehicles equipped with engine vin code 98 7 99 s16. *pe | 04/18/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-19302 | 11/17/2010 | 10037523 | Volvo: low oil level or excessive oil consumption and the procedure to handle it. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| 28-200 | 09/26/2008 | 10026143 | Volvo: extend warranty coverage for the engine management software (ems) on some model year 2003-2008 models. p45 csc letter was received. *pe ref: 10026144 (p-46), 10026145 (p-54), 10026146 (p-55), 10026147 (p-76). updated 6 | 10/02/2008 | |
| 3743 | 07/23/2007 | 10022652 | Engine cable harness close to idler pulley *nj | 09/18/2007 | |