Volvo on certain sport utility vehicles, under certain conditions, the climate control module (ccm) may receive a 'SHUT-DOWN signal' from the engine control module (ecm) after ignition key insertion.
The short version
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported a problem with the visibility defroster/defogger/hvac system. Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE (INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER) DURING THAT DRIVING CYCLE.
INOPERATIVE DEFROSTERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
THE ECM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPGRADED, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 07V-563.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Volvo XC90 |
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