A 4dr Wagon
2000 Volvo V40 Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 03V474000
RECALL DATE: 2003-11-24
SUMMARY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
CONSEQUENCES
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
NOTES
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