Volvo soft anodized layer in the master cylinder may trigger early wear on a rubber seal that can result in internal leakage of brake fluid.
The short version
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported a problem with the foundation components master cylinder. Here is what owners need to know.
VOLVO IS RECALLING 1,114 MY 2007 C30, C70, S40, AND V50 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A SOFT ANODIZED LAYER IN THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY TRIGGER EARLY WEAR ON A RUBBER SEAL THAT CAN RESULT IN INTERNAL LEAKAGE OF BRAKE FLUID.
THE CAPACITY TO BRAKE WILL GRADUALLY DETERIORATE FORCING THE DRIVER TO USE A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN COMPARED TO AN INTACT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DETERIORATION CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 08V-101.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Volvo C30 |
| 2007 | Volvo C70 |
| 2007 | Volvo S40 |
| 2007 | Volvo V50 |
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