Recall 214 - Cooling Fan Control Module Replacement
Retailer Technical Journal 21201Recall 214: Cooling fan control module, Rep lacement
Date 06-12-2009
Reference: SMB 26-214, PB 26-214
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THIS RTJ SUPERSEDES THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF RTJ 21201 DATED 06/09/09. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR FILES.
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
DESCRIPTION:
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. (Volvo) have decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 2008 & 2009 S80, V70 and XC70 vehicles. Volvo has found that under certain conditions the engine cooling fan may stop working due to a software programming error in the Fan Control Module (FCM). Depending on driving conditions, the customer may experience reduced air conditioning performance, and I or a rapid increase in engine coolant temperature. This situation may result in loss of cooling system function and engine breakdown. The driver may not have sufficient time to react to the warning light(s) or the text message in the instrument panel. Volvo considers this to be an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety.
The corrective action will be to upgrade the Fan Control Module (FCM) software by replacing the FCM.
MATERIALS:
SERVICE:
Update FCM software by replacing the FCM in accordance with the following instructions.
1.
Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
General
2.
Note! Even after engine is turned off, there is a risk of the fan starting while working.
Removal
3. Step 3 only valid for vehicles: V70, XC7O and S80 with engine B6324S.
Remove splash pan.
4. Circled notes A & B show the fan harnesses and their respective fans. Disconnect the harnesses and hang them to one side.
Disconnect the fan control module connector at circled note C and remove screw at circled note D.
Installation
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.