Volvo Car V60: There Is A Risk For Trapped Air To Be In The Cooling System Which May Result In Insufficient Cooling Of Engine Components

Volvo is recalling approximately 769,450 vehicles from model years including V60, XC60, S60, V40, S80, V70, and XC70 due to the risk of trapped air in the cooling system that could prevent the engine from cooling properly. The fix involves adding a bleeder hose between the radiator and expansion tank to release trapped air. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
VOLVO CAR
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO CAR V60, VOLVO CAR XC60, VOLVO CAR V60CC, VOLVO CAR S60, VOLVO CAR V40CC, VOLVO CAR S60CC, VOLVO CAR S80, VOLVO CAR V70, VOLVO CAR XC70, VOLVO CAR V40. Units affected: 769,450
Reason
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components. Remedy: Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-07-16
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4cdbd37e-2774-4565-8a3f-635dce6b5e8e