Volvo engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the fan control module (fcm).
The short version
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported a problem with the cooling system fan. Here is what owners need to know.
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).
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 09V-218.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Volvo S80 |
| 2008–2009 | Volvo V70 |
| 2008–2009 | Volvo XC70 |
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