2000 Volvo S40 and Volvo V40 recall: vacuum
Volvo Cars Of N.a. LLC. reported this safety recall on November 17, 2003. It covers about 36,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36,000
- reported
- Nov 17, 2003
- owners notified
- Mar 15, 2004
- related complaints
- 75
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
- Risk
- This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 03V474000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 75 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 03V474000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Volvo S40 and Volvo V40 vacuum?
Yes. Recall 03V474000, reported on November 17, 2003, covers about 36,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V474000?
Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on march 15, 2004. Owners should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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