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Recall 02V-096

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recalled the 1999 Volvo S80: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, fan).

At a glance

Campaign number
02V-096
Reported
April 7, 2002
Vehicles affected
25,876 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On some passenger vehicles, certain electric cooling fans could be inadequate in a hot climate. Under certain circumstances, excessive heat could be generated.

The risk

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

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles