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Irish Mirror
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William Dunne

Ten popular Volvo models sold in Ireland urgently recalled over engine fire fears

Ten popular Volvo models sold in Ireland have been recalled due to engine fire fears.

The consumer watchdog has issued a warning over nearly 1,000 cars on the Irish market which are subject to the recall.

It's feared that when changing the engine coolant, trapped air could affect the cooling of engine components which could potentially lead to a fire.

A statement said: "Volvo Car Ireland Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall of a number of Volvo passenger vehicles

"The vehicles in question were manufactured between November 2012 and February 2017.

"There are 931 vehicles affected on the Irish Market.

"Volvo Car Ireland Limited has established that when changing the engine coolant there is a risk for trapped air to be in the cooling system afterwards, this may result in insufficient cooling of engine components, and in very rare causes, cause a fire in the engine bay."

Volvo's S80, S60, V70, XC70, S60CC, V60, XC60, V60CC, V40 and V40CC are the models affected.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said Volvo will be writing directly to those consumers affected by this recall.

Owners should be advised to contact their nearest Volvo dealer or authorised repairer where the vehicle will be inspected and repaired.

Volvo Car Limited Ireland can be contacted on 01-4631220.

A spokeswoman for Volvo told the Irish Mirror: "Volvo has no reports of personal injuries connected to this issue."

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