SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part that helps control your vehicle's brakes. In some cases, the seal inside the master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder leaks brake fluid, your brakes won't work properly. This could lead to a collision, especially if you're driving at high speeds or have to stop suddenly.
Free Fix
Your dealer will offer to replace the faulty master cylinder with a new one at no cost to you. You'll need to contact Cardone at 1-800-777-4780 to schedule the repair when you receive your recall notice.
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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 driver's air bag in your S80 or S60 is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In certain models, the air bag's explosive propellant can degrade over time, especially in humid and hot conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflates and explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty driver's air bag for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and follow the instructions in the recall notice you received on November 29, 2021.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2006 S80 and 2001-2009 S60 vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10125.
The Garmin portable GPS unit in your vehicle uses a small battery to keep its maps and system running. In some cases, this battery can get too hot and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause damage to your vehicle or other property.
Free Fix
The recall is being handled by Garmin, not Volvo. You should stop using the GPS device immediately and visit the Garmin website to see if your unit is affected. If it is, Garmin will replace the battery and add a spacer for free.
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Original — What Happened
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Your vehicle has a label that shows the wrong tire and loading information, which can lead to incorrect tire inflation or loading, potentially causing a tire blowout and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the label is incorrect, you might put the wrong amount of air in your tires or overload your vehicle, which could cause a tire to blow out and make you more likely to be in a crash.
Free Fix
Volvo will send you the correct label free of charge. You can expect to receive it in the mail, starting from December 18, 2006.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE LABEL DENOTING THE TIRE AND LOADING PRESSURE INFORMATION IS INCORRECT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL THE CORRECT LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
