2001 Volvo V40 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 Volvo V40. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V284000Aug 1, 2003220,407 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Volvo V40 2001–2004, S40 2001–2004, V70 2001–2003 +3 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.

  Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

  Remedy: Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second isofix guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner…

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• 01V169000May 21, 200119,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
  Covers: Volvo V40 2001, S40 2001

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life.

  Possible consequence: If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.

  Remedy: Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. Owner notification began june 11, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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