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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| TJ-21527 | 11/17/2010 | 10037535 | Volvo: service campaign for a leaking coolant bleeder hose. *rm | 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 | |
| RTJ-20857 | 04/15/2009 | 10030287 | Volvo: vehicles with t6 engine only may show a message in the dim reading select p or n to start when selector is already in park or neutral. there is a transmission control module (tcm) software (sw) upgrade available but the following fau | 09/18/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 32700 | 1 | |
| Low coolant warning light comes on every 2 - 3 months. vehicle continues to need coolant added at regular intervals. dealership has not been able to find leak or fault with warning light to date. i am convinced there's a malfunction yet to be determined. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2012 | 32700 | ||
| Low coolant warning light comes on every 2 - 3 months. vehicle continues to need coolant added at regular intervals. dealership has not been able to find leak or fault with warning light to date. i am convinced there's a malfunction yet to be determined. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 1 | 06/01/2009 | |
| Consumer has issues with the poor customer service he received recently at his local volvo dealership. *nj the consumer was trying to get a recall issue resolved regarding the fan control module. however, he was told preferential was given to clients that purchased vehicles from them and the part would have to be ordered. the consumer went to another dealer and was told the part would be replaced within 3 days, even though the consumer purchased his vehicle else where. *jb | |||