Recall 02V096000: 1999 Volvo S80

Report received

Apr 7, 2002

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of na, inc.

Potentially affected

25,876vehicles

Model years

1999

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

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

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Volvo S80199 complaints