Volvo V40 2003

Model V40 made in 2003 by Volvo got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline. The car has one 1.9 turbo engine.

V40 year 2003

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2003

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
1.9 Turbo	4	Lockup/automatic, 5 gears	F	22/30/25	23.9/37.9/28.6649	Premium	990	SMALL STATION WAGONS

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
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
03V284000	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	from 09/01/2000 to 01/30/2003	V (Vehicle)	220407	12/19/2003	OVSC	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	08/01/2003	08/07/2003
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.
Consequence Summary	This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Volvo recall no. 124.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
03V424000	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	from 05/07/2002 to 05/05/2003	V (Vehicle)	15067	01/28/2004	MFR	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	10/24/2003	10/30/2003
Defect Summary	On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail due to inadequate welding.
Consequence Summary	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Volvo recall no. r128.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW
8833	07/29/2003		10003400	Moisture in b-pillar side impact sensor. *tt	10/17/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2515	07/31/2003	2515	10003441	The diagnosis of front and rear oxygen sensors can prove difficult since the operation of the rear sensor can influence the operation of the front sensor. the sensors share common sources of potential faults but also have unique fault sour	10/20/2003
3636	10/18/2002		10000303	Remote locking logic. *tt	02/21/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-16629	05/15/2009		10030359	Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr	09/24/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
3658	05/01/2007		10022341	Immobilizer warning lamp lit or flashing, immo-dtc 321. *kb	08/02/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-16629	05/15/2009		10030359	Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr	09/24/2009
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RTJ-21324	07/10/2009		10032425	Volvo: the 5 speed automatic transmission, aw55-50/51, has a bolt on top that anchors the b4 band, which applies 3rd gear. if that bolt is removed, the band will be disengaged and 3rd gear will be inoperative. this includes c70 coupe and	03/24/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS
820002	03/01/2003		10001490	Converting the rear fender flange. *tt	06/04/2003
SUSPENSION
6007	08/29/2003		10016415	Front end pulls left or right (camber adjustment) *tt	09/12/2005
TIRES
006	01/10/2006		10019023	Winter tire applications. *tt	02/09/2006
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6104	07/24/2003		10003398	Clunking noise may be heard during gear changes between drive and reverse. *tt	10/17/2003

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
05/05/2004	18000	2
	Seat belts are defective. when pulling on the seat belts they will not reach the buckle. thus, making it impossible to attach and ride. consumer indicates that this defect was repaired by the dealership in may 2004. currently, they locked up again. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11/11/2008	30000
	2003 volvo v40 cold start brake failure on cold winter mornings, when temperaure is below freezing, after the engine is started and as i back out of my garage, the brake is so weak that i cannot effectively stop the vehicle. i would need to press the brake pedal as hard as i can and the car would stop in about a full car's length. it's quite scary. the problem always goes away in about 1 to 2 minutes. this only happens occasionally, about 2 to 3 times a month in the winter, but i am not able to predict when itl happens. i have complained to my volvo dealership and left my car there overnight. but they were not able to reproduced the failure. they suggested me to replace the brake vacuum booster pump. so i did and paid for a new brake vacuum booster pump. however the problem was not solved or alleviated. knowing this could happen any time, i avoid using my volvo in the winter and use extra caution during other times.