The engine cooling fan in your vehicle is a critical part that helps keep your engine at a safe temperature. The fan control module, which tells the fan when to turn on and off, might be faulty in certain 2008-2009 S80, V70, and XC70 models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fan stops working, your engine could overheat, leading to engine failure. This could leave you without warning lights or an indicator, making it hard to react and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized 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 the recall notice arrives, expected in July 2009.
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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 front seat belts is designed to keep you safe in a crash. In certain models of your Volvo, this cable can weaken over time and break, which means your seat belt won't work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable breaks, you could be thrown around the cabin or ejected from the vehicle in a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty seat belt anchor cable with a new one for both front seats – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
The Garmin GPS unit in your vehicle is a portable navigation system that helps you find your way. The battery inside this unit could overheat, causing a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle and potentially lead to injuries or other accidents.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty battery with a new one and add a protective spacer to the unit's circuit board. This work will be done free of charge. You should contact Garmin to see if your unit is affected and schedule the repair.
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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.
