Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The electric cooling fan in your vehicle helps keep your engine cool. In some cases, this fan can overheat and cause damage, or even a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooling fan overheats, it could cause a fire in your engine compartment. This is a serious safety risk that could lead to a fire in the engine area.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the cooling fan for you, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to avoid this risk.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
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