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Power assist: vacuumRecall 03V-474 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. recall 03V-474 covers 36,000 Volvo vehicles for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2003.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected36,0002 models
ReportedNov 17, 2003Owners notified Mar 15, 2004
Complaints since20Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V474000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo S402000
Volvo V402000

Built from May 3, 1999 to May 12, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. VOLVO S40/V40 MY 2000-2001EA02026 · closed Nov 21, 2003
    NHTSA