Volvo Recall Description: Coolant leakage may result in a fire
Volvo models affected by this Recall: Volvo V40, V40 CC, S60, V60, V70, S80
Recall chassis numbers (VIN) by Volvo Model:
- V40 CC – YV1MZ4851D2000004 to YV1MZ485BDM990043
- V40 – YV1MV485BD2000002 to YV1MV485BDM990067
- S60 – YV1FS485BB2001139 to YV1FS48C1F1369491
- S80 – YV1AS075BC1134728 to YV148HAS3F1192990
- V70 – YV1BW4851C1168544 to YV1BW485BF1337417
- V60 – YV1FW48A1B1001085 to YV1FW48HBEM990120
Build Date of Volvo cars Affected: 06/02/2012 to 22/04/2015
Recall total number of Volvo Cars: 3192
Recall defect descripton: It has been identified that during the engine warm-up process and under certain driving/climate conditions, for instance periods of high acceleration or high engine load immediately after a cold start, in cold climates, there is the possibility for coolant leakage or oil seepage. This can lead to the possibility, in a worst-case scenario, of smoke or a slow developing fire in the engine compartment. However, the driver will receive a warning message on the driver Information Module indicating a low coolant level.
Volvo Recall action: Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
Volvo Recall launch date: 26/10/2016
Recall Reference: R/2016/249