Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V493000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 09/17/2003 to 11/25/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 1719 | 11/29/2004 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 10/14/2004 | 10/18/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the non-return valve may crack due to a poor weld causing a vacuum leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||||
| TJ-5931 | 05/14/2010 | 10033816 | Volvo: unnecessary brake control module (bcm) replacements. when diagnosing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) for brake control system, technician must always follow complete diagnostic fault tracing path in vida. vida always lists possib | 09/20/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| RTJ-19994 | 07/01/2009 | 10032645 | Volvo: anti skid service required message, swm-0201, bcm-0109, eps-0080. new swm software has been implemented into production after the chassis range in the header. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 5108 | 01/12/2006 | 5108 | 10018775 | 16 inch front brakes, squealing noise. new front brake pad and a larger brake caliper retainer have been introduced in production for vehicles with 16 inch brakes. *tt | 01/13/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Ready | 05/13/2011 | |
| TJ-10438-8 | 10/27/2010 | 10037240 | Volvo: the abs light is on with four possible toruble codes. *rm | 05/13/2011 | |
| RTJ-10438 | 05/12/2009 | 10030360 | Volvo: complaints regarding an illuminated abs warning lamp in the dim (driver information module). *pe | 09/24/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| RTJ-17583 | 10/27/2009 | 10032910 | Volvo: brake control module (bcm), not in prog mode after replacement of bcm. vida may give the error bcm not in prog mode when trying to perform a bcm reload. work is ongoing to resolve the issue. the issue is not vehicle related. | 06/11/2010 | |
| 5913 | 07/26/2006 | 5913 | 10020262 | Follow the complete diagnostic fault-tracing path outlined in vida when repairing diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) related to the brake control system. *tt | 08/22/2006 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| RTJ-20293 | 04/27/2009 | 10030425 | A service kit has been developed to reduce the current through the vacuum switch for the brake vacuum pump. *pe updated 12/30/09. *pe | 10/02/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 5204 | 06/30/2004 | 10008969 | The vacuum valve/hose assembly may not meet certain manufacturer's specifications which could cause a vacuum leak. service campaign 137 brake vacuum valve/hose assembly inspect/replace. *tt | 09/02/2004 | |
| 137 | 06/01/2004 | 10008447 | Brake vacuum valve/hose assembly, inspect/replace. service campaign 137, service manager bulletin, tech-net notes, parts bulletin and recall notice to volvo owners. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 19215 | 2 | |
| During a frontal drivers side crash the drivers side airbag did not deploy causing injury to the driver. however the passenger side airbag did deploy, but no passengers were present at the time of the accident. the impact of the crash was mostly drivers side. i also believe the braking system failed since my car failed to slow like a car should during braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 6000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. the contact stated that he experienced a significant increase in stopping distance while braking on three occasions. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). the failure mileage was 6,000. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 45000 | 1 | |
| I am writing to officially inform you of a problem that continues to need to be replaced on my 2004 s40. i have owed the car since 2006 and am about to bring it in for the forth (4) time to have the hydraulic brake valve pump and hoses replaced. only this time it is not under warranty because i have 65k miles on the car. so i have to pay for this unwillingly. the brakes lock and the car continues to slide. i have had one mini-fender bender due to this issue, but my insurance won't acknowledge that it was because of the car. since i have experienced this so many times, i know when the problem arises. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| The event leading up to the failure is simply a defective part after some usage due to a poor welding job at manufacture. volvo has only recalled one vehicle to my knowledge but they needed to recall all vehicles during that year. the failure is the car has a hard time stopping when the brakes are applied the care continues to move and rough engine idle. the parts that were replaced were the vacuum pump and valve at brake booster, hoses, lines and fittings. repair cost $840. the air bag light has continued to come on/off since the purchase of the car. it is defective. the drivers side sips bag needs replacing total cost $801. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2008 | 65000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo s40. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle rapidly accelerated automatically. the vehicle would not slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. the contact had a difficult time pulling the vehicle over to the side of the road. the vehicle behind her notified her that the vehicle was on fire. flames appeared while attempting to pull over the vehicle. the police department was notified. the vehicle was towed to her residence and then to the volvo dealer. the tires and other equipment were damaged by the flames. the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 65,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/24/2007 | 15 | ||
| My 2004 volvo s40 occasionally does not seem to have any hydraulic brake assistance when it is first started in the morning. this was very occasional starting a couple of years ago, but is becoming more frequent. on monday, i had to restart the car 5 times before the brakes felt normal. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 02/15/2005 | 20 | 1 | 02/15/2005 |
| Consumer is experiencing on going problems with applying the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal simultaneously. the condition causes the vehicle to accelerate when applying the brakes. the vehicle has been to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that nothing was wrong and the vehicle meets nhtsa specification . *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 13400 | 5 | 05/29/2004 |
| The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated when brake was applied. a recall was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. please provide additional information. *jb. there were five incidents when vehicle accelerated apon application of brakes. initially took vehicle to volvo on 11/11/2004. they ran all tests and could find nothing wrong. since then, it happened again, and consumer will again request volvo to check it. *ak | |||