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VOLVO — S80, S60, V70, XC70, S60cc, V60, XC60, V60cc, V40, V40cc

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: Air bubbles may remain in the engine's cooling system after filling with coolant. Consequently, the cooling of the engine might be impaired, causing the engine to overheat, leading to its damage or even to fire.

Origin
Sweden

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2141 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? Volvo cars may have air bubbles in the engine’s cooling system after coolant is added.

What's happening? This can stop the engine from cooling properly. The engine may overheat, get damaged, or even catch fire.

Does this affect me? If you own a Volvo S80, S60, V70, XC70, S60cc, V60, XC60, V60cc, V40, or V40cc, this could be a risk.

What should I do? Take your car to a Volvo dealer or mechanic right away. Ask your mechanic about the cooling system.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
VOLVO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Air bubbles may remain in the engine's cooling system after filling with coolant. Consequently, the cooling of the engine might be impaired, causing the engine to overheat, leading to its damage or even to fire. · Origin: Sweden

First published
July 17, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001657

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
VOLVO — S80, S60, V70, XC70, S60cc, V60, XC60, V60cc, V40, V40cc. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Air bubbles may remain in the engine's cooling system after filling with coolant. Consequently, the cooling of the engine might be impaired, causing the engine to overheat, leading to its damage or even t...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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