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2003 VOLVO S40

2 recalls Risk Grade: D- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #03V424000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
There's a problem with the fuel system in your vehicle. The fuel rail might not be properly welded, which could lead to a fuel leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fuel leak happens and there's an ignition source, like a spark, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
Volvo will fix the issue for free by installing a special clamp on the fuel rail to prevent the leak. You should contact them at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A V-CLAMP TO THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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Low Priority #03V284000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WAS NOT INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES AND, IN CERTAIN CASES, THE OWNER'S MANUAL ISOFIX INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Risk if Unfixed
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Free Fix
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A LETTER/PACKAGE CONSISTING OF THE SECOND ISOFIX GUIDE WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND IN CERTAIN CASES, THE CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL MAY BE PROVIDED. IF THE OWNER WANTS TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO A VOLVO DEALER FOR INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE, IT WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other VOLVO S40 Years

2011
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2002
1 recall
2001
2 recalls
2000
1 recall

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