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Passenger cars (Volvo XC40, Volvo C40) - Repair
Official notice
8 Feb 2024
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Volvo XC40, Volvo C40) - Repair. Braking system (brake pipe) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (brake pipe). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate wiring design, the vehicle wiring harness cover is installed with insufficient clearance from the left rear brake pipe. Vibration and other factors while driving may cause the cover and brake pipe to contact each other, and friction may strip the rust-preventive paint from the brake pipe. Continued use in this condition may cause the brake pipe to corrode and leak brake fluid, reducing braking force and illuminating a warning lamp. Published 2024-02-08.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3748 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, install a protective cover where the left rear brake pipe may contact the vehicle wiring harness.
Recall number
外-3748
Official notice
2024-02-08
The hazard
The hazard
Braking system (brake pipe) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (brake pipe). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to an inappropriate wiring design, the vehicle wiring harness cover is installed with insufficient clearance from the left rear brake pipe. Vibration and other factors while driving may cause the cover and brake pipe to contact each other, and friction may strip the rust-preventive paint from the brake pipe. Continued use in this condition may cause the brake pipe to corrode and leak brake fluid, reducing braking force and illuminating a warning lamp.
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Brand: Volvo. Contact: ボルボ・カー・ジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-55-8500.
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