Recall 01V169000: 2001 Volvo S40 and 1 other model

Report received

May 21, 2001

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of na, inc.

Potentially affected

19,000vehicles

Model years

2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life.

Possible consequence

If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Volvo S4084 complaints
• 2001 Volvo V4011 complaints