Recalls ·2001 Volvo S40 FWD

2001 Volvo S40 FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Volvo S40 FWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 86 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 12 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints86
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 03V284000 · 01 Aug 2003

Problem: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the second isofix guide was not installed in these vehicles and, in certain cases, the owner's manual isofix information is incorrect.

Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Remedy: 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 began on december 19, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Equipment — Air conditionerCampaign 01V169000 · 21 May 2001

Problem: Vehicle description: sedan and wagon passenger vehicles. A diode in the electronic climate control system may have a reduced service life.

Risk: If the diode fails, the heater fan stops operating and the defroster function is affected.

Remedy: Dealers will install an adapter with a diode fitted to the heater fan motor. Owner notification began june 11, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling8 · 20%
Service brakes8 · 20%
Vehicle speed control7 · 18%
Hydraulic6 · 15%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Engine5 · 12%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20052
20065
20074
20083
20093
20107
20114
20122
20132
20142
20151
20162
20192
20201

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s40. The contact stated that the heater fan stopped operating and the defroster function was affected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v169000 (equipment). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…

Equipment · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Consistent engine problems with 2001 volvo s40 resulting in engine delays, idling, pausing, over heating and burning while on the freeway and at both accelerated (65 mph) and residential (35 mph) speeds. *nm

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle lost power while driving 50 mph and entered the limp home mode. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who was unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was also notified. There was a nhtsa recall #06v441000, which pertains to the vehicle speed control. The vehicle…

Vehicle speed control · Nov 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

Engine stalled while the car was in a moving motion. A cracked case of the breather sensor damaged idle air control valve and blown the fuse for the engine sensors.this is a very serious problem. Luckily, i was not on high way and running 65 miles a hour. My son and i would be killed. Without warning, one failed…

Fuel system · Oct 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20001
20012
20021
20032
20046
20053
20063
20072
20082
20093
20102
20112

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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