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2008 VOLVO S80 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #09V218000 Plain English
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your engine cooling fan might not work properly due to a software glitch, which can lead to reduced air conditioning performance and a rapid increase in engine coolant temperature.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose engine cooling and even the engine might fail, leaving you with little time to react and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volvo will replace the faulty fan control module for free, starting in July 2009. You can contact Volvo's customer care center at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Critical #08V206000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your 2008 Volvo XC90 or S80 might have engine mounts that weren't tightened correctly, which could lead to engine damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine mounts break, your engine could stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A free repair is available at your local dealership, where they'll inspect and replace the engine mounts if necessary.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Other VOLVO S80 2008 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other VOLVO S80 Years

2016
2 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
1 recall
2013
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
6 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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