Passenger car.
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0075/07 |
| Brand | VOLVO. |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | Cars with diesel engines sold under the description S80. Type A, EC type approval e9*2001/116*0057*01 – 03. |
| Published | 26 January 2007 |
Risk Description
The product poses a serious risk of fire because a short circuit on the printed circuit board of the electrical PTC additional heater, which is set into the centre console behind the radio, can make the PTC element overheat and cause a smouldering fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the producer.Date of entry into force: Unknown