SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a crucial part of your vehicle's brake system, responsible for converting the pressure from your brake pedal into stopping power. In some cases, the seal in your master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal fails and brake fluid leaks, you could experience poor braking performance, which could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your vehicle's master cylinder will be inspected for a faulty seal, and if it's found to be defective, your dealer will replace it with a new one at no cost to you. You'll also be offered a refund for any defective master cylinders that have already been installed.
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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 electric cooling fan in your vehicle is a critical part that helps keep your engine from overheating. In some cases, it might overheat and cause serious damage or, in rare cases, a fire in the engine compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooling fan overheats, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment. This is a serious situation that could lead to damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the cooling fan with a new one, and it will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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.
The headlight switch in your vehicle controls your headlights. Over time, it may wear out and stop working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the switch fails, your headlights might not turn on or could go on and off randomly, making it harder to see at night and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the headlight switch with a new one, free of charge. If your switch is already damaged, they'll replace it too. You should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY CEASE TO FUNCTION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE HEAD LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN INTERMITTENT OR NO HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. THIS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH AN ORIGINAL OEM SWITCH, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED TO DETERMINE IF THE SWITCH HAS EEN DAMAGED AND REPLACE ONLY IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
The turn signal bulbs in your vehicle are the lights that flash to let other drivers know you're turning. In some cases, the bulbs might not be making good contact with their sockets, which can stop the turn signals from working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your turn signals don't work, you might not be able to warn other drivers that you're turning, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the front turn signal bulbs and sockets with new ones to ensure your signals work correctly – at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THERE COULD BE INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL NOT TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN AN APPROACHING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB AND SOCKET.
Your vehicle's throttle control system is responsible for how much air and fuel your engine gets. In certain cases, a dirty throttle housing, a faulty sensor, or a software issue could confuse the system, making the warning light on your dashboard turn on and your car go into a reduced power mode.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your car will limit its speed and power to keep it from stalling or causing a problem. You might notice reduced performance and a warning light on your dashboard, but your car won't completely stop working.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer to fix the issue, and this service is free of charge. You should schedule the update as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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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.
The tailgate locking mechanism in your vehicle is the part that keeps your tailgate secure. Unfortunately, some of these mechanisms were made wrong, which could cause your tailgate to lock or unlock at the wrong time.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tailgate doesn't lock properly, it could be left open, especially when you're driving in cold weather. This could let cargo fall out, or even make a collision more likely.
Free Fix
Your authorized Volvo dealer will replace the faulty locking mechanism for free, so schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice. If you don't get the repair done promptly, call Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 to follow up.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN STATION WAGONS, THE TAILGATE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED WHICH, IN COMBINATION WITH COLD TEMPERATURES, COULD CAUSE IMPROPER LOCKING OF THE TAILGATE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE TAILGATE MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE TAILGATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
