Passenger car
| Alert Number | 0353/09 |
| Brand | Volvo |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Model Number | S40/V50/C30 |
| Published | 20 March 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because the cover of the electrical cooling fan control unit does not meet requirements and may lead to water penetration and an electrical malfunction in the control unit. In the worst case scenario, this condition may cause a short circuit and local overheating of the control unit. Should this occur, a fire could start in the engine bay. Since the fan is permanently connected to battery voltage, a fire could also start when the vehicle is parked - both in a key-on and key-off position. Three incidents reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Model year 2007 with 4-cyl diesel engine, D4164T and D4204T, with following VINs: - S40 VIN:0250050-0296660, - V50 VIN: 0270052-0313575, - C30 VIN:0000263-0010315