SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a crucial part of your vehicle's brake system, responsible for sending brake fluid to your brakes when you press the pedal. The master cylinder supplied by Cardone has a seal that can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails, brake fluid will leak and your brakes might not work properly. This could lead to poor braking performance, making it harder to stop your vehicle, and potentially causing a crash.
Free Fix
Cardone will replace the defective master cylinder with a new one free of charge. However, you should contact Cardone directly at 1-800-777-4780 to initiate the process and arrange for a replacement.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SEAL ON MASTER CYLINDER CAN FAIL AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN RESULT IN POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
CARDONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE ANY DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDERS. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING APRIL 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CARDONE AT 1-800-777-4780.
The headlight switch in your vehicle is the part that turns your headlights on and off. Over time, it may wear out and stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlight switch fails, your headlights might not turn on or work properly, making it harder for you to see the road at night. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will inspect and replace the headlight switch if it's damaged or faulty, at no cost to you. They'll take care of this as soon as you schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
The turn signal bulbs and sockets in your vehicle's front lights are the parts that help you signal to other drivers when you're turning. In some cases, these parts might not make the best connection, which can cause the turn signal to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, another driver might not see your turn signal, which could lead to a crash. You could be involved in an accident because the other driver doesn't know you're changing lanes or turning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will swap out the faulty turn signal bulbs and sockets for new ones, free of charge. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it with your dealer as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
The throttle positioning sensor in your vehicle is like a referee that helps your engine know how fast to go. It's possible that this sensor isn't working perfectly, or it might be dirty, and the computer in your car isn't calibrated correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a warning light might come on, and your vehicle could go into a special mode called 'Limp Home Mode' without warning. This means that your car will start to slow down and limit its performance to keep you safe, but it might be annoying and inconvenient.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer to fix the problem, and the repair is free. You should schedule an appointment as soon as you get the recall notice, and you can call Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR IRREGULARITIES, A DIRTY THROTTLE HOUSING, AND/OR INEFFICIENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION MAY CAUSE A WARNING LAMP TO LIGHT AND THE SUBSEQUENT ONSET OF LIMP HOME MODES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS RESULTED IN A HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES GOING INTO THE LIMP HOME MODE WITHOUT NEED.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CURRENT SOFTWARE UPGRADE ONTO THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
