NHTSA recall 01V-169 (01V169000)

equipment recall reported May 21, 2001 - about 19,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V169000
Also written as: 01V-169
Reported: May 21, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~19,000
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE DIODE FAILS, THE HEATER FAN STOPS OPERATING AND THE DEFROSTER FUNCTION IS AFFECTED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-169 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo S40 - 2001

Volvo V40 - 2001

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