NHTSA Recall # | 73124 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 08V101000 |
MFG Compaign # | 194 |
Manufacturer | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | C70 |
Model Year | 2007 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 11/03/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 19/02/07 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/03/07 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 05/03/08 |
Report created | 05/03/08 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1114 |
Defect summary | Volvo is recalling 1,114 my 2007 c30, c70, s40, and v50 passenger vehicles. A soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal. |
Consequence summary | The capacity to brake will gradually deteriorate forcing the driver to use a higher than expected force on the brake pedal when compared to an intact brake system. The deterioration can eventually result in complete loss of the brake system functionality increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. |
Recall notes | Volvo recall no. 194. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |