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Volvo Quality is Once Again Being Questioned as the Brand Recalls 460,000 Cars Globally

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Khatir Soltani

What's interesting about the VDS study is that Volvo's most recent recall, a

Volvo's 460,000 vehicle recall will include the S60, S80, V70 and V70 Cross Country wagons. (Photo: Volvo Cars of Canada)
Duesy that sees the automaker needing to fix 460,000 vehicles worldwide due to defective radiator cooling fans, which can overheat and in some cases cause fires, is for 1999 to 2001 model year cars, which include the S60, S80, V70 and V70 Cross Country wagons.

According to a Reuters report approximately 150,000 vehicles will be recalled in the U.S. alone, with a total of 460,000 units to be affected globally from other major markets such as Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. According to the report, the models in question have previously been recalled for other defects.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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