Volvo Car recall: Coolant leakage may result in a fire
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Car dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
Recall all affected vehicles to modify the coolant bypass valve and install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| S80 | 28 May 2010 | 5 May 2015 | 3,192 |
| S60 | 5 Jul 2010 | 17 Apr 2015 | 3,192 |
| V40 | 15 Jan 2013 | 20 Apr 2015 | 3,192 |
| V60 | 1 Jul 2010 | 20 Apr 2015 | 3,192 |
| V40 | 6 Feb 2012 | 21 Apr 2015 | 3,192 |
| V70 | 27 May 2010 | 17 Apr 2015 | 3,192 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 26 October 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.