Volvo Car S40: Fluid May Leak Into Wiring Harness Which May Cause Fire
Volvo is recalling approximately 212,812 S40, C30, V50, and C70 vehicles because washer fluid can leak into the washer pump unit and travel through the wires to the vehicle's control module, potentially causing a fire. The wiring harness for the washer fluid pump will be replaced and modified, and the pump connector will be inspected for corrosion with the pump replaced if needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR S40, VOLVO CAR C30, VOLVO CAR V50, VOLVO CAR C70. Units affected: 212,812
- Reason
- A number of Volvo C30S40V50 and C70 may experience a problem with washer fluid leaking inside the washer pump unit through the wires into the central control electronic module. This can impact on a number of different features of the vehicle but in the worst case it may lead to a fire. Remedy: The solution is to replace and then modify the wiring harness for the washer fluid pump. In addition to this the washer pump connector will be inspected for any signs of corrosion and the washer pump will be replaced if necessary
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-12-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/622d97d9-0f4b-43a2-9bb1-9c20b4ddd0f9