Defect Description For Recall
Volvo Is Recalling 1,114 My 2007 C30, C70, S40, And V50 Passenger Vehicles. A Soft Anodized Layer In The Master Cylinder May Trigger Early Wear On A Rubber Seal That Can Result In Internal Leakage Of Brake Fluid. If Affected, The Driver May Experience Reduced Brake Performance When Applying And Maintaining Force Of The Brake Pedal.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
C30
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V101000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
The Capacity To Brake Will Gradually Deteriorate Forcing The Driver To Use A Higher Than Expected Force On The Brake Pedal When Compared To An Intact Brake System. The Deterioration Can Eventually Result In Complete Loss Of The Brake System FunCTIonality Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Master Cylinder. The Brake Master Cylinder And Brake Fluid Reservoir Will Be Replaced And Certain Brake Lines Cleaned Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 11, 2008. Owners May Contact Volvo At 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Cars Of N.A. Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070118
End Of Manufacture
20070303
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1114
Date Owners Notified
20080311
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20080305
Make Campaign Number
194