SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's braking system, responsible for pressurizing the brake fluid that helps you slow down. In some cases, the seal on your master cylinder can break, causing brake fluid to leak out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the master cylinder seal fails, you'll lose brake fluid, which can lead to poor braking performance. This could cause you to have trouble stopping your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Cardone will replace the defective master cylinder for free, or you can contact them at 1-800-777-4780 to arrange a repurchase. This repair is being done at no cost to you, and you should act as soon as possible to address this issue.
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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 V70 or XC70 is the safety device that inflates to cushion the impact of a crash. In some 2001-2007 models, the air bag's propellant can degrade over time, causing it to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflates improperly, it could explode, sending sharp metal fragments into you or your passengers, which could lead to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new, safer one at no cost to you. Look for a recall notice in your mail, or contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-888-458-1552 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2001-2007 V70 and XC70 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 December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10136.
The portable GPS unit in your vehicle, made by Garmin, is like a separate GPS device that you can take with you. It may have a battery that can overheat and cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle, but fortunately, this is not a risk to your safety while driving.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the battery with a new one, and install a protective spacer, all free of charge. You should schedule this service as soon as possible, and in the meantime, stop using the GPS device.
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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.
The label on your vehicle shows the correct tire and loading information, but it's incorrect. This label tells you how much weight your tires can handle and the right air pressure.
Risk if Unfixed
If you follow the wrong tire pressure or load your vehicle incorrectly based on this label, your tires could blow out, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will send you the correct label, which you can apply yourself, free of charge. You should wait for the label to arrive and install it as soon as possible.
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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.
