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2001 Volvo S40 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	712193
Internal NHTSA #	10258434
Manufacurer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2001
File date	04/02/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. He investigated and noticed that the exhaust pipe was loose from the base. The manufacturer stated that a warranty was offered for the defect; however, the vin was not included in the warranty. The exhaust system will be replaced at the cost of $1,000. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 3/5/09 cn the consumer stated the defect is the flex pipe prior to the converter. When the flex pipe fails exhaust enters the vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	88000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	WALDORF, MD
VIN pattern	YV1VS29581FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2001 Volvo S40 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Volvo S40 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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