Volvo S60, V70, XC70 And 1 More Recall R/2007/058: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2007
- Launched
- 388
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/058
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled S60, V70, XC70 and 1 more vehicles. The electric cooling fan control unit's metal cover may not have the correct corrosion protection. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an improved fan assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electric cooling fan control unit's metal cover may not have the correct corrosion protection. Should corrosion occur water may enter the control unit causing an electrical malfunction and in extreme cases cause a fire in the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The electric cooling fan control unit's metal cover may not have the correct corrosion protection. Should corrosion occur water may enter the control unit causing an electrical malfunction and in extreme cases cause a fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an improved fan assembly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an electrical malfunction and in extreme cases cause a fire in the engine compartment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an improved fan assembly.
Are You Affected?
S60, V70, XC70 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 388 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/2007/058. 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/2007/031 on 13 Feb 2007, for engine malfunction light may illuminate. The one launched after it was R/2007/076 on 19 Apr 2007, for load net support brackets may fail. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC90 recall history, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/058, launched 13 March 2007. 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.