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Passenger cars (Volvo XC40) - Repair
Official notice
4 Mar 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Volvo XC40) - Repair. Braking system (brake fluid level sensor cable harness) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Braking system (brake fluid level sensor cable harness). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate assembly management during manufacturing, the brake fluid level sensor cable harness may contact the exhaust manifold heat shield. Consequently, heat may damage the insulation and cause the wiring to short-circuit, illuminating brake-related warning lights and, in the worst case, reducing braking force. Published 2021-03-04.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3180 ■ Corrective measures: Correct the routing of the affected harness on all vehicles. If the harness is damaged, repair it or replace it with a new harness depending on the condition of the damage.
Recall number
外-3180
Official notice
2021-03-04
The hazard
The hazard
Braking system (brake fluid level sensor cable harness) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Braking system (brake fluid level sensor cable harness). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate assembly management during manufacturing, the brake fluid level sensor cable harness may contact the exhaust manifold heat shield. Consequently, heat may damage the insulation and cause the wiring to short-circuit, illuminating brake-related warning lights and, in the worst case, reducing braking force.
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Brand: Volvo. Contact: ボルボ・カスタマー・センター. Phone 0120-55-8500.
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