Recall 03V474000: 2000 Volvo S40 and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 17, 2003

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of n.a. Llc.

Potentially affected

36,000vehicles

Model years

2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.

Possible consequence

This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Volvo S40122 complaints
• 2000 Volvo V4050 complaints