NHTSA vehicle safety data
2000 Volvo V40
The 2000 Volvo V40 has 1 NHTSA recall and 50 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2000 Volvo V40. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
NHTSA #03V474000Reported November 17, 2003 · VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, WATER CAN ENTER THE ELECTRICAL BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, CAUSING THE PUMP TO FAIL.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN NEEDED BRAKE PEDAL FORCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PUMP WITH A NEW AND IMPROVED VERSION AND MOVE THE PUMP TO A NEW LOCATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
VOLVO RECALL NO. 129. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).