| Issue ID | 419979 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10022816 |
| Manufacurer | Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC |
| Brand | VOLVO |
| Model | S40 |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 11/06/03 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake power assist failed. Dealer notified. *ak the brakes were soft upon cold starts and was disfunctional until the vehicle had warmed up. The brake was depressed multiple times. The dealer attempted on five occasions to correct the problem and replaced the vacuum hose twice. A representative of volvo recommended new wiring and it seemed to have remedied the problem. *scc *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GAITHERSBURG, 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 21/09/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Location of tire code | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | DARCARS OF ROCKVILLE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 301 309 3900 |
| Dealer's city | ROCKVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 20855 |