Passenger cars - CEM software

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0632/09
BrandVOLVO
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginSweden
Model NumberV70, XC70, S80.
Published15 May 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because the CEM software may affect operation of the windscreen wipers. If this condition occurs, it can lead to a malfunction resulting in the wipers either activating themselves or not activating when required. This condition poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The recall concerns model year 2007 and partly 2008 vehicles, equipped with an alarm. <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2009-w18/0632_09volvo.pdf" target="_blank">See attached list</a><img src="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/pdf.gif" border="0"/>.

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