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2002 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	880008
Internal NHTSA #	10424125
Manufacurer	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2002
File date	24/08/11
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s40. The contact stated that the brakes were applied while reversing and the pedal traveled to the floorboard abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that there was a crack in the master cylinder. The master cylinder was replaced however, the failure recurred while in reverse. The mechanic was contacted a second time who advised the contact of nhtsa campaign id number: 04v493000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and informed the contact to call a dealer. The contact called the dealer regarding the recall but the dealer stated that the vin was not included. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/04/11 *bf the consumer stated he was experiencing problems with the brakes on his vehicle. When he backed out of the driveway, the brake pedal would sink to the floor. When the vehicle was put in drive, the vehicle continued to roll when the brakes were applied. Initially, the consumer was informed there was a crack in the master cylinder, which was replaced. After the replacement, the same problem occurred, the consumer took the vehicle back to the repair shop and was then informed, there was a recall for the brake vacuum pump. The consumer called the dealer and was informed there was a recall. However, his vin was not included. Updated 10/05/11
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	150000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	HARRISBURG, NC
VIN pattern	YV1VS29522FXXXXXX
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	29/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2002 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Volvo S40 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Problems, Complaints and Defects

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