Volvo S80, V70, XC60 And 1 More Recall R/2009/063: Engine Cooling Fan May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Jun 2009
- Launched
- 4,006
- vehicles in the UK
- R29024
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volvo recalled S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more vehicles. Due to a software issue with the engine cooling fan control module the air conditioning performance may be reduced and the engine coolant temperature may increase. The dealer will replace the cooling fan control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a software issue with the engine cooling fan control module the air conditioning performance may be reduced and the engine coolant temperature may increase. This will result in warning messages being displayed. In extreme cases if the driver does not heed the warnings the engine may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE COOLING FAN MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that due to a software issue with the engine cooling fan control module the air conditioning performance may be reduced and the engine coolant temperature may increase. This will result in warning messages being displayed. In extreme cases if the driver does not heed the warnings the engine may fail. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the cooling fan control module replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in warning messages being displayed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the cooling fan control module.
Are You Affected?
S80, V70, XC60 and 1 more may be included. Volvo estimates 4,006 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 campaign code R29024 or the DVSA reference R/2009/063. 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/2009/052 on 8 May 2009, for brakes may not perform adequately. The one launched after it was R/2009/070 on 14 Jul 2009, for loss of fuel pressure resulting in engine stalling without warning. You can also see every Volvo recall, the Volvo XC60 recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/063, launched 17 June 2009. 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.