Volvo S60, S80, V70 And 1 More Recall R/2004/216: Electric Cooling Fan May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Dec 2004
- Launched
- 35,024
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/216
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S60, S80, V70 and 1 more vehicles. Volvo have identified that due to certain climatic conditions the electric cooling fan may overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire within the engine bay. The dealer will replace the cooling fan assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Volvo have identified that due to certain climatic conditions the electric cooling fan may overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire within the engine bay.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MAY OVERHEAT Defect: Volvo have identified that due to certain climatic conditions the electric cooling fan may overheat and in extreme cases cause a fire within the engine bay. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan assembly replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electric cooling fan may overheat.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the cooling fan assembly.
Are You Affected?
S60, S80, V70 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 35,024 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/216. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/2004/012 on 26 Jan 2004, for possible suspension collapse. The one launched after it was R/2005/046 on 2 Mar 2005, for windscreen may separate from support areas on impact. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/216, launched 23 December 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.