Recalls: 2000 - VOLVO - S40

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V474000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
  Recall Date: 11/24/2003

  Summary:
  ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
  
  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.