NHTSA recall 03V-474 (03V474000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 17, 2003 - about 36,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V474000
Also written as: 03V-474
Manufacturer number: 129
Reported: November 17, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~36,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-474 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo S40 - 2000

Volvo V40 - 2000

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