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Campaign 01V169000

Under Review Plain English
ID: #01V169000 MFR: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

What Happened
Your vehicle's air conditioner system has a potential problem with a small electronic component that may not last as long as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If this component fails, your car's heater fan might stop working, and your defroster might not work properly, which could be a problem on cold days.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Volvo will replace the faulty part for free by installing a new adapter with a longer-lasting diode at an authorized dealer. You should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 if you don't get this done within a reasonable time.

Affected Vehicles

2001 VOLVO S40

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V169000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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