Volvo Car recall: There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
- What to do
- Contact a Volvo Car dealer to book the free repair. Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components.
The fix
Add an extra degassing line (Bleeder Hose) between the cooling system radiator and the cooling system expansion tank which will evacuate the trapped air.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| V60CC | 14 Nov 2014 | 18 Oct 2016 | 15,167 |
| S80 | 21 Nov 2012 | 11 Apr 2016 | 15,167 |
| S60CC | 13 Apr 2015 | 30 Sep 2016 | 15,167 |
| V60 | 3 Jun 2013 | 10 Jan 2017 | 15,167 |
| S60 | 14 Nov 2012 | 6 Feb 2017 | 15,167 |
| V70 | 21 Nov 2012 | 27 May 2016 | 15,167 |
| XC60 | 14 Nov 2012 | 26 Oct 2016 | 15,167 |
| V40 | 13 Jun 2013 | 30 Nov 2016 | 15,167 |
| XC70 | 21 Nov 2012 | 24 May 2016 | 15,167 |
| V40CC | 19 Jun 2013 | 26 Nov 2016 | 15,167 |
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 8 July 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.