Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Water Can Enter The Electrical Brake VacuUM Pump, Causing The Pump To Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
V40
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V474000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Loss Of Power Assist And An Increase In Needed Brake Pedal Force, Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Cars Of N.A. Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990503
End Of Manufacture
20000512
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36000
Date Owners Notified
20040315
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20031117
Make Campaign Number
129