VOLVO S40 2001: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V169000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | S40 | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-06-11 | 2001-05-21 | 2001-05-23 |
Production Dates: 2000-05-01 - 2000-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DIODE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY HAVE A REDUCED SERVICE LIFE.
IF THE DIODE FAILS, THE HEATER FAN STOPS OPERATING AND THE DEFROSTER FUNCTION IS AFFECTED.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADAPTER WITH A DIODE FITTED TO THE HEATER FAN MOTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
