Volvo Car V70: Short Circuit - Fire May Occur
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR V70, VOLVO CAR S80, VOLVO CAR XC70. Units affected: 24,765
- Reason
- It has been identified that on vehicles fitted with a supplementary cabin heater the unit may contain a faulty valve which links the heater to the climate control. The valve in question may become clogged which could lead to poor water drainage and in extreme cases a short circuit. Should sufficient heat be generated by the short circuit a fire behind the instrument panel below the radio may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-02-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1099955d-7959-40dc-8d48-1a9a9e97abe7