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Volvo Recall 129: Volvo/Electric Brake Vacuum Pump
2000 Volvo V40
This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum
Date Announced
NOV 17, 2003
Vehicles Affected
36,000
Volvo Recall #
129
NHTSA Campaign #
03V474000
Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
Actions
Dealers will replace the pump with a new and improved version and move the pump to a new location. Owner notification began on March 15, 2004. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Documents (12)
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
Fax Acknowledgement
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Renotification Notice
Quarterly Performance Report
Remedy Instructions and TSB
Quarterly Performance Report