Safety Recall NHTSA · 07V563000 Reported December 12, 2007

Ecm software upgrade

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · Visibility · 37,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
07V563000
Manufacturer Campaign
185
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
37,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 12, 2007

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, under certain conditions, the climate control module (ccm) may receive a 'shut-down signal' from the engine control module (ecm) after ignition key insertion. if this condition occurs, the climate control functions will not be available (including the defroster) during that driving cycle.

Safety Consequence

Inoperative defrosters under inclement weather conditions could cause impaired visibility which has the potential to result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage.

Corrective Action

The ecm software will be upgraded. the recall began on january 28, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 07V563000 or campaign 185.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 07V563000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 07V563000?

NHTSA recall 07V563000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on December 12, 2007. It addresses: Ecm software upgrade. The recall affects approximately 37,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07V563000 or the manufacturer campaign number 185. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.