Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sedan And Wagon Passenger Vehicles. A Diode In The Electronic Climate Control System May Have A Reduced Service Life.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
V40
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V169000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
If The Diode Fails, The Heater Fan Stops Operating And The Defroster FunCTIon Is Affected.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Adapter With A Diode Fitted To The Heater Fan Motor. Owner Notification Began June 11, 2001. 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
20000501
End Of Manufacture
20001231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
19000
Date Owners Notified
20010611
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20010521