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

Issue ID	495151
Internal NHTSA #	10083093
Manufacurer	Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2001
File date	27/01/03
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Rear brake pads needed replacement at 13,500 miles. This is unusually early and when i stated that i was upset volvo said "they were having problems with the s40 pads being too soft." although, they still made me pay for the replacement. They said volvo was making the new pads better but because it was too early they did not know how long they would be lasting. *ak
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ALEXAANDRIA, VA
VIN pattern	YV1VS29511FXXXXXX
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	27/09/01
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
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Dealer's name	MARTINS DC
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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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