Passenger car

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0721/09
BrandVolvo
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryPortugal
Country of OriginSweden
Model NumberS40, V50, C30, C70, S80, V70, model year 2009
Published5 June 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because the brake servo assistance from the vacuum pump may be reduced under certain cold start conditions, thereby reducing the braking performance which could lead to an accident.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Volvo passenger cars of the following models: S40, V50, C30, C70, S80, V70 MY 2009, equipped with a diesel 2.0 D engine. <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2009-w21/0721-09attachedlist.pdf" target="_blank">List of VIN numbers attached</a> <img src="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/pdf.gif" border="0"/>.

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