Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
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.
Show original NHTSA language
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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