The engine cooling fan in your car is the part that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2008-2009 Volvo S80, V70, and XC70 models, the software controlling the fan might get a glitch and stop working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your car's air conditioning could perform poorly, and your engine's coolant temperature could rise quickly. If the fan stops working completely, your engine could overheat, fail, and leave you with little time to react, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty fan control module with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible when you receive the recall notice.
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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.
The flexible steel cable in your vehicle's front seat belts is the part that connects the seat belt to the seat. Over time, it can weaken and break, causing the seat belt to fail to secure you in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable breaks in a crash, you could be thrown from the vehicle or injured more severely because your seat belt won't hold you in place.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty seat belt anchor cable for both front seats with a new one, at no cost to you. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Your vehicle has a Garmin GPS unit that helps you navigate. The battery inside this unit might overheat, causing a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or pose a risk to you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the battery with a new one, and add a spacer to prevent future overheating – all at no charge to you. Stop using the GPS unit until you get further instructions.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
The label on your rear integrated booster seat is supposed to warn you about the importance of following the manufacturer's instructions when using it with a child restraint system. However, this warning information is missing on your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't follow the instructions for safely securing a child in your vehicle, they could be at risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will install a new label with the correct warning information at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR INTEGRATED BOOSTER SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, "CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS." LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES ARE MISSING WARNING INFORMATION INDICATING THAT 'DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR' IF THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED WHEN USING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS USED IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN KILLED OR INJURED IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES AND IN AIRCRAFT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LABEL WITH THE CORRECT WARNING INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
