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NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V284000
Component:  Equipment: Other: Labels
Manufacturer:  Volvo Cars Of NA, Inc.
Year:
2003
Make:
Volvo
Model:
V40
Recall Date:
07/31/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 220,407
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain passenger cars, the second ISOFIX guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual ISOFIX information is incorrect.
Consequence Summary:
No Consequence Summary available at this time.
Corrective Summary:
Owners will receive a letter/package consisting of the second ISOFIX guide with installation instructions, and in certain cases, the corrected owner's manual may be provided. If the owner wants to take their vehicle to a Volvo dealer for installation of the guide, it will be performed at no charge to the owner. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2003. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552

NHTSA Campaign ID:  03V424000
Component:  Fuel System: Gasoline
Manufacturer:  Volvo Cars Of NA, Inc.
Year:
2003
Make:
Volvo
Model:
V40
Recall Date:
07/31/2003
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,067
Manufactured:
Defect Summary:
On certain sedans and station wagons, there may be a fuel leak from the fuel rail, service nipple side, due insufficiently performed welding.
Consequence Summary:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will install a V-clamp to the fuel rail. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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