Recall number R/2009/017


There are 8255 VOLVO CAR vehicles affected by the recall R/2009/017.

This recall was issued on February 13th, 2009 and all the details of this VOLVO CAR recall (R/2009/017 - SHORT CIRCUIT - FIRE MAY OCCUR) are provided bellow:



Recall reference

R/2009/017

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2009-02-13

Reason for concern

SHORT CIRCUIT - FIRE MAY OCCUR

Reason for recall

It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local VOLVO CAR dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official VOLVO CAR service.

Number of affected VOLVO CAR cars

8255

VOLVO CAR vehicles affected

ModelVINsDates
S80000001 to 089058
V70000001 to 070850
XC70000001 to 049479


Others recall actions for VOLVO CAR

Currently there are 31 models of vehicles manufactured by VOLVO CAR that have recall actions in UK.

This is the list of affected models from VOLVO CAR.

Select the model to see all the details relevant to that model.

VOLVO CAR 400 SERIES recall

VOLVO CAR 700 SERIES recall

VOLVO CAR 800 SERIES recall

VOLVO CAR 900 SERIES recall

VOLVO CAR C30 recall

VOLVO CAR C40 recall

VOLVO CAR C70 recall

VOLVO CAR GARMIN NUVI recall

VOLVO CAR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT recall

VOLVO CAR POLESTAR 2 recall

VOLVO CAR POLESTAR PS2 recall

VOLVO CAR S40 recall

VOLVO CAR S60 recall

VOLVO CAR S60CC recall

VOLVO CAR S70 recall

VOLVO CAR S80 recall

VOLVO CAR S90 recall

VOLVO CAR Several recall

VOLVO CAR V40 recall

VOLVO CAR V40CC recall

VOLVO CAR V50 recall

VOLVO CAR V60 recall

VOLVO CAR V60CC recall

VOLVO CAR V70 recall

VOLVO CAR V90 recall

VOLVO CAR V90CC recall

VOLVO CAR XC40 recall

VOLVO CAR XC40 RECHARGE recall

VOLVO CAR XC60 recall

VOLVO CAR XC70 recall

VOLVO CAR XC90 recall

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