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Campaign # 03V474000 - Brakes S40-V40

posted by  A2 on  Thu Dec 4 03:22 CST 2003
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I just recieved notification of this campaign - Has anyone heard else heard of this? I just got off the phone with a local dealer and Volvo and didn't get anywhere with this?








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    Campaign # 03V474000 - Brakes S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Thu Dec 4 06:14 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Where did you get that info to begin with? Those aren't Volvo #s nor have I heard of any X40 brake campaign either.








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      Campaign # 03V474000 - Brakes S40-V40

      posted by  A2 on  Thu Dec 4 11:02 CST 2003
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      It's long but here is the email I got lastnight - I signed up for car advisory notifications a while on the car talk website:

      Bad news! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just issued a recall notification on your vehicle. Here's the info:

      Vehicle: 2000 Volvo S40
      Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
      Campaign Number: 03V474000
      Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
      Summary:

      ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CAUSING THE PUMP TO STOP FUNCTIONING.

      IN THE EVENT THAT THE PUMP CEASES TO FUNCTION, THE DRIVER MUST USE A HIGHER BRAKE FORCE THAN IS USUALLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

      DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PUMP WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION AND MOVE THE PUMP TO A NEW LOCATION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.


      Please Note: A VIN check against the recall campaign should always be performed before repairs take place. Contact your dealer for more information.

      Good news! Recalls do not always affect all vehicles to which they apply. You'll need to check the vehicle identification number (also called the VIN number) against the recall campaign to see if repairs need to take place. You can find the VIN number engraved on a metal plate, on the top of your car's dashboard or on the engine.

      Because NHTSA recalls are often directly related to your safety, we urge you to call your local dealer promptly. If you need to find a dealer in your area, you can find one right here.

      Good luck!

      Sincerely,

      Tom and Ray Magliozzi
      Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers








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        Campaign # 03V474000 - Brakes S40-V40

        posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Thu Dec 4 16:25 CST 2003 [RELATED]

        Volvo has not issued any such recall nor is there any news from Volvo on the subject.

        I'd question those who sent you that notification as to how they got such info. At this point in time, it's incorrect.








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          Campaign # 03V474000 - Brakes S40-V40

          posted by  The Zoo Keeper on  Tue Jan 6 05:42 CST 2004
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          Volvo Cars NA did NOT issue the recall, the NHTSA did "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration just issued a recall notification". Basically, the NHTSA told VOLVO cars NA that THEY have a problem, and THEY need to issue a recall. It is up to Volvo Cars NA to decide when and how.

          With Volvo being a subsidary of Ford, it's no supprise that they are not upfront about some of their "issues", Ford never has been.
          --
          JohnG 1989 245 MT @216,500








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          Campaign # 03V474000 - Brakes S40-V40

          posted by  someone claiming to be Edvig on  Sat Dec 6 14:03 CST 2003 [RELATED]

          Yikes! It's true...do a search here.

          http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm








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            Still false info as of today, NO recall or campaign exists by Volvo S40-V40

            posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Sat Dec 6 17:23 CST 2003 [RELATED]

            From that site:
            "VOLVO RECALL NO. 129. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236)"

            Now....I can access Volvos dealer only site from here at home and there is NO RECALL 129. As a matter of fact, as of days ago the latest recall is #123 (no big deal either nor X40 related) SO the info is flawed and no such info with THAT cure is listed at Volvo dealers now.
            I'm aware of the situation with the pumps as there's an older TNN with Volvos cure WHEN a problem exists but it's never been a recall or campaign yet.







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              Still false info as of today, NO recall or campaign exists by Volvo S40-V40

              posted by  Roo on  Mon Dec 15 16:59 CST 2003
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              Perhaps this is why it is not yet in Volvo's system you are accessing:

              "THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN."








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                ......but.... S40-V40

                posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Mon Dec 22 00:54 CST 2003 [RELATED]

                I've seen that too but I really have to wonder then......WHERE did they get their info if NOT from Volvo? Wishfull thinking on someones behalf (fiction)?








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                  ......but.... S40-V40

                  posted by  Dane on  Fri Dec 26 14:51 CST 2003
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                  Here is your letter from Volvo! Kinda hard for the dealerships to deny now...
                  http://152.122.48.12/prepos/files/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2003/V/RCFK-03V474-8795.pdf
                  http://152.122.48.12/prepos/files/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2003/V/RCDNN-03V474-6676.pdf







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                    and.......STILL nothing! S40-V40

                    posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Sat Dec 27 04:23 CST 2003 [RELATED]

                    Where did you get that? It's strange that it's dated in early November yet now (almost 2 months later) no info exists from Volvo to dealerships. I have access to that info so I'm not making this up.

                    I'm not trying to stick up for Volvo or dealerships here BUT it's NOT the dealerships who are hiding anything.

                    As of now (still), there is NO info listed anywhere in Volvos info network that dealers have access to. Until Volvo supplies dealers with the required info, no dealer anywhere can do anything.

                    Anyone who calls a dealer now will not get an answer as dealers don't yet have any info on this subject.








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                      and.......I'll add S40-V40

                      posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Mon Dec 29 00:46 CST 2003 [RELATED]

                      Tell you what, if and when I see a recall 129 listed by Volvo I'll post it here in one of these threads.
                      If the solution is to move the pump to another location, that will be a bit involved as it'll require a new wire harness adaptor and different hoses too. Noise is yet another consideration as those pumps can be noisy at times (normally) so if it's too close to the cars interior like mounted to the firewall, people will then hear it and complain.








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                        Letter now exists in Volvos literature on recall 129 dated 1/8/04 S40-V40

                        posted by  someone claiming to be Frank on  Mon Jan 12 16:50 CST 2004 [RELATED]

                        The same letter posted here now exists in Volvos dealer literature so it's true BUT there is still no details as to when it will begin, just that letters will be sent to owners of the effected cars. At this time, dealers have no new parts or specific details on this so hopefully soon?







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