Volvo Car recall: There is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system which may result in insufficient cooling of engine components
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V60 | 23 Oct 2013 | 14 Nov 2016 | 76,945 |
| XC60 | 31 Oct 2013 | 21 Oct 2016 | 76,945 |
| V60CC | 18 May 2015 | 14 Oct 2016 | 76,945 |
| S60 | 22 Oct 2013 | 12 Oct 2016 | 76,945 |
| V40CC | 7 Mar 2014 | 30 Nov 2016 | 76,945 |
| S60CC | 13 Apr 2015 | 30 Sep 2016 | 76,945 |
| S80 | 15 Oct 2013 | 11 Apr 2016 | 76,945 |
| V70 | 7 Nov 2013 | 28 Apr 2016 | 76,945 |
| XC70 | 7 Nov 2013 | 28 Apr 2016 | 76,945 |
| V40 | 17 Apr 2014 | 26 Nov 2016 | 76,945 |
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 16 July 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.