Volvo Car V40: Possible Failure Of Demist/defrost System

Volvo V40 and S40 Recall Summary Volvo is recalling approximately 22,758 V40 and S40 vehicles because a diode in the climate control system may fail prematurely, causing the demist and defrost fan to stop working. The vehicles will be repaired by installing an additional heater fan cable harness that includes a replacement climate control diode.

Recalling firm
VOLVO CAR
Product
Vehicles: VOLVO CAR V40, VOLVO CAR S40. Units affected: 22,758
Reason
A diode in the climate control system may not be sufficiently durable. In consequence the fan may stop working resulting in failure of the demist/defrost system. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the installation of an additional heater fan cable harness which includes a climate control diode.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2001-06-14
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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