2001 Volvo S40 and Volvo V40 recall: air conditioner
Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 21, 2001. It covers about 19,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,000
- reported
- May 21, 2001
- owners notified
- Jun 11, 2001
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life.
- Risk
- If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. Owner notification began june 11, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 01V169000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V169000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Volvo S40 and Volvo V40 air conditioner?
Yes. Recall 01V169000, reported on May 21, 2001, covers about 19,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V169000?
Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. Owner notification began june 11, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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