NHTSA recall 02V-096 (02V096000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported April 7, 2002 - about 25,876 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 02V096000
Also written as: 02V-096
Reported: April 7, 2002
Vehicles affected: ~25,876
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN ELECTRIC COOLING FANS COULD BE INADEQUATE IN A HOT CLIMATE. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, EXCESSIVE HEAT COULD BE GENERATED.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 02V-096 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo S80 - 1999

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