VOLVO CAR S40 ( 01/01/2000 – 31/12/2000) DEFECT: Some front brake calipers on the affected vehicles may have been manufactured using an incorrect material and may crack and leak under heavy load.
Remedy
Recall potentially affected vehicles and replace all front brake calipers that are found to be in the suspect range.
| Recall Launch Date | 18/11/99 |
| Recall No. | R/1999/100 |
| Models Affected | S40 and V40 |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | 462088 to 474404 (partly) |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 01/01/2000 |
| Build end | 31/12/2000 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 1178 |
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please get in touch with an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
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