Volvo Car S80: Coolant Leakage May Result In A Fire

Recall Summary Volvo is recalling approximately 19,152 vehicles (S80, S60, V40, V60, and V70 models) because coolant can leak during engine warm-up in cold weather or during hard acceleration after a cold start, potentially causing smoke or fire in the engine compartment. Drivers will receive a dashboard warning of low coolant levels before this occurs. Volvo will modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket to fix the issue.

Recalling firm

VOLVO CAR

Product

Vehicles: VOLVO CAR S80, VOLVO CAR S60, VOLVO CAR V40, VOLVO CAR V60, VOLVO CAR V70. Units affected: 19,152

Reason

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�s Information Module indicating a low coolant level. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-10-26

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3b18e520-0e7b-4111-b681-f932b55ea946