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2001 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	392113
Internal NHTSA #	770265
Manufacurer	Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2001
File date	15/11/02
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The volvo dealer told me i need new rear brakes when i had just under 14,000 on my car and i would be financially responsible. They said this is "normal" for the s40. Isn't this very unusual? I feel it is a manufacturing defect and needed to be reported. Thank you. Dt
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ELMHURST, IL
VIN pattern	YV1VS29511FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
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	01/04/01
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type
Vehicle speed	0
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Type of tire failure code
Was defective tire repaired?
Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
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2001 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Componen Problems, Complaints and Defects

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