NHTSA recall 03V474000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Volvo S40 and 1 more
Reported Nov 17, 200336,000 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number 129Built May 3, 1999 – May 12, 2000
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
The risk
This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
The 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.