Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake system has a potential issue where water can enter the brake pump, causing it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
This could lead to a loss of power assist for your brakes, making it harder to stop your car, which could result in a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they'll replace the pump with a new one and move it to a safer location, all at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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