Vehicle recall 02V096000 · April 7, 2002
1999 Volvo S80
On some passenger vehicles, certain electric cooling fans could be inadequate in a hot climate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some passenger vehicles, certain electric cooling fans could be inadequate in a hot climate. Under certain circumstances, excessive heat could be generated.
- Consequence
- Should this occur, the engine cooling fan components could overheat and cause the melting of electrical connections and adjacent components, increasing the likelihood of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan. Owner notification began April 1, 2002. 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2002
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,876
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
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