Recalls ·2002 Volvo V40

2002 Volvo V40 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Volvo V40; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 7 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints7

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Recalls (1)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 4 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes2 · 50%
Hydraulic2 · 50%
Seat belts1 · 25%
Structure1 · 25%
Unknown or other1 · 25%
Electrical system1 · 25%

When complaints were filed

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20081
20101
20151

From owner complaints

There is s rip on my seat belt that could result to an injury or death. Seat belt cover was the thing that rip the seat belt it looks like a knife cuts the belt on it. This might just me having this problem pls. Check this concern... Thank's

Seat belts · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a 2002 volvo v40 and it has 50,200 miles. My daughter drives the car. I have noticed that the car engine stalls while driving at slower speeds. This has happened to me occasionally and i can count like 20 times. My daughter experienced this and i do not have a count. I called carlsen volvo (650 - 493-1515 x…

Electrical system · Sep 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Brakes failed on may 17. Dealer could not find problem. Brakes failed on may 28. Dealer replaced master cylinder and wheel cylinder. Brake warning light again on 6/12/2002. *ak

Service brakes · Dec 2002 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a used 2002 volvo v40 which was purchased in 2002. He stated that in order for the vehicle to stop, he had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal. The failure would occur at various speeds, including 5 mph. He also stated that the brake pedal would be depressed to the floor-boards before they…

Service brakes · Jan 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20001
20012
20021
20032
20043

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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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