SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a crucial part of your vehicle's braking system. It helps apply the brake fluid that presses the brake pads against the wheels to stop the car. In certain cases, the seal in your master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks out, your brakes won't work properly. This can cause your vehicle to stop less effectively, which can lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your vehicle's manufacturer will likely contact you about this issue, but you can also reach out to Cardone directly at 1-800-777-4780. They'll work with you to replace the faulty master cylinder or repurchase it, completely free of charge.
Show original NHTSA language
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 electric cooling fan in your vehicle helps keep your engine cool. In some cases, this fan can overheat and cause damage to your engine.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fan overheats, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment. This is a serious risk that could lead to a vehicle fire.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty cooling fan with a new one, free of charge. You should contact them as soon as possible to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
Your vehicle's front suspension ball joint may become loose over time, which could affect its performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, the ball joint may wear out, potentially leading to reduced control and safety issues while driving.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace both front ball joints at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. OVER TIME, THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT WHEEL KING PIN AND THE SUSPENSION LINK ARM, CAN EXPERIENCE INCREASED LOOSENESS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE BALL JOINT'S DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE.
The portable GPS unit in your vehicle, made by Garmin, has a battery that could overheat and catch fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could ignite and cause a fire, which could spread quickly and cause damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty battery with a new one and add a spacer to protect it, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
Show original NHTSA language
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 speed control system that helps regulate your engine's speed. There's a chance that the throttle position sensor, which helps this system work properly, might be acting up or covered in dirt, causing it to send incorrect signals.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, a warning light might turn on and your vehicle could go into a special 'limp home mode' where the engine reduces power. This could happen without warning, making it harder to drive your vehicle, especially on the highway.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer system to ensure it's working smoothly. This update is free, and you should have it done as soon as you can to prevent any issues.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
