The 2007 Volvo XC90 has 4 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a corroded cooling fan control unit that can short-circuit and ignite a fire in the engine compartment, and an overheating battery in the Garmin 760 portable GPS unit that can also catch fire.
The remaining two recalls describe the same underlying defect and cover visibility. The climate control module can receive a shutdown signal from the engine control module when the ignition key is inserted, cutting off all heating and defrost functions for the entire drive. In wet, cold, or foggy conditions, this leaves the windshield unable to clear, which can seriously reduce the driver's forward visibility and raise the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery in Garmin 760 portable GPS units can overheat.
What the fix does
The battery will be replaced with a new battery, and a spacer will be installed between the battery and circuit board.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The climate control module may shut down after you start the engine, disabling heating, cooling, and defrosting for that drive.
What the fix does
The engine control module software will be upgraded to prevent the shutdown signal.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The climate control module may shut down after you insert the ignition key, disabling heating, cooling, and defroster functions for that driving cycle.
What the fix does
The dealer will update the engine control module software to prevent the climate control shutdown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The metal cover on the electric cooling fan control unit may lack proper corrosion protection. Moisture entering through corroded cover could cause electrical short and engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the cooling fan.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
