NHTSA recall 04V-451 (04V451000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported September 13, 2004 - about 149,799 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V451000
- Also written as
- 04V-451
- Manufacturer number
- 141
- Reported
- September 13, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~149,799
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Why it is dangerous
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-451 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.