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2001 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	298108
Internal NHTSA #	744583
Manufacurer	Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2001
File date	24/04/01
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The brake pedal is too close to the gas pedal in this model. Additionally they are on the same level, that is they are on the same plane when the brake is fully depressed. If the driver's foot is not completely on the brake when it is depressed the gas pedal can be inadvertantly pressed. The distance between the gas pedal and brake pedal is 62 mm (2. 44 inches). I believe this problem is the exact same problem that the audi was having when drivers thought that they were pushing on the brake when half their foot was on the gas. Having the pedals on different levels avoids this problem completely. Look at the old vw bug with its restricted space. No problem there. I have also reported this problem the volvo. I would suggest a riser kit to bring the brake up about an inch so the driver has to lift his/her foot up off the gas to depress the brake. I don't want to modify this car since it is so new, the deler will not modify it because of warrantee issues (by the way their mechanic said he had the same thing happen). Could ntsa suggest a modification i can make at my own expense that would address these issues, e. G. Safety and warrantee. Thank you so much for your help on this matter.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LONG LAKE, MN
VIN pattern	YV1VS29551FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/11/00
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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2001 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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