NHTSA recall 04V-493 (04V493000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 14, 2004 - about 1,719 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V493000
Also written as: 04V-493
Manufacturer number: 137
Reported: October 14, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~1,719
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS, MORE BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND/OR MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-493 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo S40 - 2004

Volvo V40 - 2004

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