2008 VOLVO XC70 RECALL - #09V218000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : FAN
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 VOLVO XC70 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/6/2008 - 3/11/2008 |
| Recalled on |
6/12/2009 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/8/2009 |
| # Affected |
17,614 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
VOLVO RECALL NO. R214.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO XC70 Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL, NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 24, 2009 - 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PR
Sep 24, 2009 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PR
Sep 18, 2009 - 010000 STEERING
VOLVO: A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERING. NEW OUTER TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION ON VEHICLES WITH SPEED SENSITIVE STEERING AFTER THE CHASSIS NUMBERS IN THE HEADER. THESE PARTS WILL ALSO SUPERSE
Aug 19, 2009 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
VOLVO: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED.
Aug 19, 2009 - 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VOLVO: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE IN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTIONALITY. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY NOT OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED.
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