Volvo Recall Description: Reduced braking performance

Volvo models affected by this Recall: Volvo S60, V60, V70, XC70, S80

Recall chassis numbers (VIN) by Volvo Model: 139674 to 145327; 146101 to 150238; 241063 to 247816; 160866 to 164146; 046158 to 088167; 090145 to 101205; 249103 to 255863; 165148 to 126998

Build Date of Volvo cars Affected:

Recall total number of Volvo Cars: 3394

Recall defect descripton: Investigations have identified the wiper arm mechanism may chafe against the brake booster vacuum line. If this chafing occurs, it could lead to a gradual reduction of the power assisted braking and more effort would need to be applied to the brake pedal than usual to slow the vehicle down. In a worst case the reduction of braking assistance could occur suddenly without any prior warning

Volvo Recall action: Inspect the brake booster vacuum line. If it is chafed then it should be replaced and routed correctly. If the line is not chafed it should re-routed to ensure no issues going forward.

Volvo Recall launch date: 15/09/2012

Recall Reference: R/2012/104