2000 Volvo V40 Recalls

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November 24th, 2003
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Recall Date
November 24th, 2003
Units Effected
36,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 03V474000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 129
Manufactured Begin Date: May 3rd, 1999
Manufactured End Date: May 12th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: March 15th, 2004

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.

Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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 Notes:
VOLVO RECALL NO. 129.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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