Vehicle recall 03V474000 · November 17, 2003
Volvo S40 and V40
On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, water can enter the electrical brake vacuum pump, causing the pump to fail.
- Consequence
- This could result in loss of power assist and an increase in needed brake pedal force, which could result in a crash.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V474000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 17, 2003
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 129
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
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