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2009 Volvo Safety Test Ratings
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Volvo C30 2-DR w/SAB
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Volvo C70 Convertible w/SAB
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Volvo S40 4-DR. w/SAB




Volvo S60 4-DR. w/SAB




Volvo S80 4-DR. w/SAB
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Volvo V50 Wagon w/SAB
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Volvo V70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB
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Volvo XC60 4-DR. w/SAB
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Volvo XC70 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB
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Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB




 
Service Bulletins for 2009 Volvo
2009 VOLVO C30
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20293
A SERVICE KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THROUGH THE VACUUM SWITCH FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB: 39-210
VOLVO: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HDD(HARD DISC DRIVE) NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAVE AN ERROR IN THE MAP DATA. THIS WILL CAUSE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO ROUTE AWAY FROM HIGHWAYS THAT CONTAINS HOV (HIGH OCCUPANCY) OR CAR POOL LANES. THIS IS AN U
2009 VOLVO C70
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20293
A SERVICE KIT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO REDUCE THE CURRENT THROUGH THE VACUUM SWITCH FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP. *PE
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20857
VOLVO: VEHICLES WITH T6 ENGINE ONLY MAY SHOW A MESSAGE IN THE DIM READING SELECT P OR N TO START WHEN SELECTOR IS ALREADY IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. THERE IS A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE (SW) UPGRADE AVAILABLE BUT THE FOLLOWING FAU
Bulletin Number: SA-211A
VOLVO: RETRACTABLE HARD TOP (RHT):HEADLINING CLIP NOISE. A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND MIDDLE OF THE HEADLINING AREA OF THE RHT CAN BE HEARD WHEN IN USE. *PE
Bulletin Number: SA-211B
VOLVO: RETRACTABLE HARD TOP *RHT): SEAL CARRIER TICKING/SNAPPING NOISE. A TICKING/SNAPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND CENTER ROOF PANELS OF THE RHT CAN BE HEARD WHEN IN USE. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB: 39-210
VOLVO: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HDD(HARD DISC DRIVE) NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAVE AN ERROR IN THE MAP DATA. THIS WILL CAUSE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO ROUTE AWAY FROM HIGHWAYS THAT CONTAINS HOV (HIGH OCCUPANCY) OR CAR POOL LANES. THIS IS AN U
2009 VOLVO S40
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB: 39-210
VOLVO: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HDD(HARD DISC DRIVE) NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAVE AN ERROR IN THE MAP DATA. THIS WILL CAUSE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO ROUTE AWAY FROM HIGHWAYS THAT CONTAINS HOV (HIGH OCCUPANCY) OR CAR POOL LANES. THIS IS AN U
2009 VOLVO S80
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20858
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
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20858
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
2009 VOLVO V50
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB-204
VOLVO: SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOW SOUND AT THE RECEIVING END, IF THE BLUETOOTH PHONE MODULE IS USED WHEN DRIVING. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB: 39-210
VOLVO: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HDD(HARD DISC DRIVE) NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAVE AN ERROR IN THE MAP DATA. THIS WILL CAUSE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO ROUTE AWAY FROM HIGHWAYS THAT CONTAINS HOV (HIGH OCCUPANCY) OR CAR POOL LANES. THIS IS AN U
2009 VOLVO V70
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20858
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
2009 VOLVO XC70
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20857
VOLVO: VEHICLES WITH T6 ENGINE ONLY MAY SHOW A MESSAGE IN THE DIM READING SELECT P OR N TO START WHEN SELECTOR IS ALREADY IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. THERE IS A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE (SW) UPGRADE AVAILABLE BUT THE FOLLOWING FAU
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20857
VOLVO: VEHICLES WITH T6 ENGINE ONLY MAY SHOW A MESSAGE IN THE DIM READING SELECT P OR N TO START WHEN SELECTOR IS ALREADY IN PARK OR NEUTRAL. THERE IS A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SOFTWARE (SW) UPGRADE AVAILABLE BUT THE FOLLOWING FAU
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20858
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
Bulletin Number: RTJ-20858
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
Bulletin Number: TB-20532
VOLVO: THE FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATE. AFTER FILLING TANK, FUEL GAUGE RISES TO INDICATE APPROX. 1/2-3/4 TANK BUT NOT READ FULL; AFTER FUEL IS CONSUMED, FUEL GAUGE DROPS NORMALLY TIL APPROX. 1/4, AFTER WHICH THE FUEL LEVEL DOES NOT CHANGE.
2009 VOLVO XC90
Bulletin Number: RTJ-19254
VOLVO: HEADLAMP LOW BEAM CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. A NEW METHOD OF REPAIR FOR HALOGEN TYPE LOW-BEAM HEADLAMPS HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS COMPLAINTS FOR VEHICLES. UPDATED 3/27/09. *PE
Bulletin Number: TSB: 39-210
VOLVO: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HDD(HARD DISC DRIVE) NAVIGATION SYSTEM HAVE AN ERROR IN THE MAP DATA. THIS WILL CAUSE THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO ROUTE AWAY FROM HIGHWAYS THAT CONTAINS HOV (HIGH OCCUPANCY) OR CAR POOL LANES. THIS IS AN U
 
Recalls for 2009 Volvo
2009 VOLVO C30
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V329000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 04/14/2008 - 05/27/2008
Potential Units Affected: 1020
Defect Description:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
2009 VOLVO C70
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V329000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 08/05/2008 - 05/14/2008
Potential Units Affected: 1020
Defect Description:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
2009 VOLVO S40
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V329000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 04/14/2008 - 05/27/2008
Potential Units Affected: 1020
Defect Description:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
2009 VOLVO S80
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V343000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 03/22/2007 - 07/09/2009
Potential Units Affected: 11993
Defect Description:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE TO THE VEHICLES' CEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. VEHICLES IN DEALER'S INVENTORY WILL BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
2009 VOLVO S80
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V218000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 02/06/2008 - 03/11/2008
Potential Units Affected: 17614
Defect 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.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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.
2009 VOLVO V50
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V329000
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 04/14/2008 - 05/27/2008
Potential Units Affected: 1020
Defect Description:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 VEHICLES. A SECTION OF THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE WAS NOT PROPERLY VULCANIZED (CURED) AND DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE FAILS, A SUDDEN RUPTURE OF THE HOSE CAN OCCUR.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A RAPID DRAINAGE OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE SYSTEM AND A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING RETURN LINE HOSE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
2009 VOLVO V70
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V218000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 02/06/2008 - 03/11/2008
Potential Units Affected: 17614
Defect 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.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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.
2009 VOLVO VNL
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V030000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Manufacturer: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: 04/01/2005 - 12/31/2008
Potential Units Affected: 366
Defect Description:
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE.
Consequence:
IF LEFT UNTREATED, THE CRACK CAN PROPAGATE AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE CAM TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET(S), WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES AT THE CORRESPONDING WHEEL END INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
2009 VOLVO XC70
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V343000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 11/05/2007 - 07/09/2009
Potential Units Affected: 11993
Defect Description:
VOLVO IS RECALLING MY 2008-2010 S80, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE SOFTWARE WITHIN THE CENTRAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (CEM) MAY NOT SEND A SIGNAL TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM). THIS MISSING SIGNAL TO THE PEM INHIBITS THE START OF THE FUEL PUMP. THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN SPITE OF THE FUEL PUMP NOT BEING ACTIVATED DUE TO RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE DRIVER MAY BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE A SHORT DISTANCE AT IDLE BUT THEN THE ENGINE MAY STALL.
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE STALLS IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE TO THE VEHICLES' CEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. VEHICLES IN DEALER'S INVENTORY WILL BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO DELIVERY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
2009 VOLVO XC70
NHTSA Campaign ID: 09V218000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacture Dates: 02/06/2008 - 03/11/2008
Potential Units Affected: 17614
Defect 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.
Consequence:
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.
Action to take:
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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