SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
What Happened
The master cylinder is a critical part of your vehicle's brake system. It's like the pump that helps you press the brake pedal, and it has a seal that can fail and leak brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seal on your master cylinder fails, you could lose brake fluid, which means your brakes won't work properly. This could lead to a vehicle crash, which is a serious safety issue.
Free Fix
You don't need to do anything – the manufacturer will contact you to arrange for the defective master cylinder to be repurchased, which is free of charge. Just wait for their notice and follow their instructions.
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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 air bag in your V70 or XC70 is a crucial safety feature that deploys to protect you in a crash. In older models, the propellant inside the air bag can break down over time, especially in hot and humid conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflates and the propellant explodes, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you and cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will replace the faulty air bag with a new one, at no cost to you. You've already received a recall notice, but if you haven't had it done yet, schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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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 car is a small device that helps you navigate. It's made by Garmin and is connected to your vehicle's electrical system. In some cases, the device's battery can overheat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery overheats, it could catch fire. This could cause damage to your car's electrical system or even a fire in your vehicle.
Free Fix
You should stop using the Garmin portable GPS unit right away. Your Volvo dealer will replace the battery with a new one and add a protective spacer, all at no cost to you. This service is free, so don't hesitate to schedule it as soon as possible.
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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 tire information label on your vehicle has incorrect information about tire inflation and loading. This label is like a guide that helps you know how much weight your tires can handle and how much air to put in them.
Risk if Unfixed
If you rely on this incorrect label, you might put too much weight in your vehicle or underinflate your tires, which could cause a tire to fail while you're driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volvo dealer will send you the correct label for free, so you can safely use your vehicle. There's no need to visit the dealer in person, they'll mail the correct label to you.
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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.
