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2001 Volvo V40 recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Volvo V40, covering 239,407 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: other: labelsReported August 1, 2003 · 220,407 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Recall number 03V284000 · Recall details

Equipment: appliance: air conditionerReported May 21, 2001 · 19,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life.
Risk
If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.
Remedy
Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. Owner notification began june 11, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.

Recall number 01V169000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo V40 have?

2, covering equipment.

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