Recall 08V101000: Brake Master Cylinder/Reservoir Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Volvo/C30 2007

Volvo/C70 2007

Volvo/S40 2007

Volvo/V50 2007

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 29, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V101000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1114

SUMMARY:
Volvo is recalling 1,114 M/Y 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. If affected, the driver may experience reduced brake performance when applying and maintaining force of the brake pedal.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the master cylinder. The brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir will be replaced and certain brake lines cleaned free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during March 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

NOTES:
Volvo recall No. 194. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.