Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
The vacuum hose in your vehicle's brake system may have a weak weld that could cause a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you may need to push the brake pedal harder to stop the vehicle, and the engine may idle roughly, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect the vacuum hose and replace it if necessary at no cost to you; just contact Volvo Cars at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NON-RETURN VALVE MAY CRACK DUE TO A POOR WELD CAUSING A VACUUM LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, MORE BRAKE PEDAL FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND/OR MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
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