CHEVROLET S40 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : S40 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 1999-05-03 - 2000-05-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V474000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-03-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-11-17 | Date Added to Database: 2003-11-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 129 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36000 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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