Defect Description For Recall
On Some Passenger Vehicles, Certain Electric Cooling Fans Could Be Inadequate In A Hot Climate. Under Certain CircuMSTances, Excessive Heat Could Be Generated.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
S80
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V096000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
Should This Occur, The Engine Cooling Fan Components Could Overheat And Cause The Melting Of Electrical ConneCTIons And Adjacent Components, Increasing The Likelihood Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Engine Cooling Fan. Owner Notification Began April 1, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Volvo At 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980401
End Of Manufacture
19990531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25876
Date Owners Notified
20020401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20020407