2004 Volvo V40

2004 Volvo V40 Recalls

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2004 Volvo V40 Recalls

2004 VOLVO V40 Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V284000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 01, 2003

Vehicle Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 220407
Model Affected
2004 VOLVO V40

2004 Volvo V40 Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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 NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
220407

Notes:
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2004 VOLVO V40 Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V493000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 14, 2004

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1719
Model Affected
2004 VOLVO V40

2004 Volvo V40 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.

Defect Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1719

Notes:
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2004 VOLVO V40 Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V424000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 24, 2003

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 15067
Model Affected
2004 VOLVO V40

2004 Volvo V40 Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A V-CLAMP TO THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
15067

Notes:
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