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2002 Volvo S40 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	555777
Internal NHTSA #	10132467
Manufacurer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2002
File date	20/07/05
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Vehicle being reported is a 2002 volvo s40 sedan. Traveling on us route 13 south of dover, de. And slowed down for a traffic light in medium traffic from a speed of approximately 55 mph. Vehicle stalled without warning during deceleration. Vehicle restarted with some effort. At next light, situation repeated itself - vehicle stalled without warning during deceleration. Placed transmission in neutral to coast while attempting to restart. Vehicle restarted only when accelerator was partially depressed causing engine to rev up. Vehicle continued to stall when speed dropped to approximately 25-30 mph unless the accelerator was depressed to maintain engine rpm while brakes were being applied to slow vehicle down. Critical situation traveling in area with low speed limits and traffic control devices such as stop signs and traffic lights. Vehicle was taken to local volvo dealer who determined that a device that controls the air going into the engine was at fault. Repairs were made at a total cost of $600. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	75700
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CAMBRIDGE, MD
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	20/07/02
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	55
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Dealer's name	DAVID WHEELER VOLVO
Dealer's telephone number	800-327-4754
Dealer's city	EASTON
Dealer's state code	MD
Dealer's ZIP code	21601

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2002 Volvo S40 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Volvo S40 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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