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VOLVO S40N Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages

VOLVO S40N 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Report #10102071

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2004.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TUNNEL WAS 5.1 INCHES WHICH DID NOT LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM FOR HIS FOOT TO MANEUVER. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS A DESIGN DEFECT. *AK (VOLVO S40 2005) *SC *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MS682752. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in ANN ARBOR, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041013. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: SESI LINCOLN MERCURY VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 734 668 6100 . DEALER'S CITY: ANN ARBOR . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48103 .
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VOLVO S40N 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Report #10118100

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 19, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . I OWN A 2005 VOLVO S40 AND THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THIS HAS CAUSED AN ISSUE WITH MY FOOT CATCHING THE BRAKE FROM BEHIND AS I MOVE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE. AND IF I NEED TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY AND MY FOOT HANGS UP THIS COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in BURLINGTON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOSTON VOLVO .
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VOLVO S40N Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

VOLVO S40N 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Report #10118100

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 19, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . I OWN A 2005 VOLVO S40 AND THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THIS HAS CAUSED AN ISSUE WITH MY FOOT CATCHING THE BRAKE FROM BEHIND AS I MOVE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE. AND IF I NEED TO BRAKE IMMEDIATELY AND MY FOOT HANGS UP THIS COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in BURLINGTON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOSTON VOLVO .
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VOLVO S40N 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Report #10118162

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2004.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . I OWN A 2005 VOLVO S40 2.4I THAT WAS PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2004. THE ISSUE IS THE SEPARATION OF THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS AS WELL AS THE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL/ARM AND THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL, WHICH PROVIDES OVERALL CLEARANCE FOR THE RIGHT FOOT. THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND WHILE DRIVING, MY FOOT TENDS TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTY WHEN I WANT TO PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE WINDSHIELD IS QUITE EASILY CHIPPED. I HAVE 4000 MILES ON MY CAR AND THERE ARE ALREADY 9 CHIPS IN THE WINDSHIELD. MY PARENTS HAVE MORE THAN 150,000 MILES ON TWO DIFFERENT CARS AND ONLY TWO CHIPS IN ONE OF THE WINDSHIELDS. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT BUT MORE OF A QUALITY ISSUE. COULD YOU LOOK INTO THIS AS WELL. THANK YOU.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in FREMONT, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041230. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SMYTHE VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (408) 978-1100 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN JOSE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95136 .
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VOLVO S40N Visibility Windshield

VOLVO S40N 2005 Visibility Windshield Report #10118162

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2004.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD . I OWN A 2005 VOLVO S40 2.4I THAT WAS PURCHASED IN DECEMBER 2004. THE ISSUE IS THE SEPARATION OF THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS AS WELL AS THE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL/ARM AND THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL, WHICH PROVIDES OVERALL CLEARANCE FOR THE RIGHT FOOT. THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND WHILE DRIVING, MY FOOT TENDS TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTY WHEN I WANT TO PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR. IN ADDITION TO THIS, THE WINDSHIELD IS QUITE EASILY CHIPPED. I HAVE 4000 MILES ON MY CAR AND THERE ARE ALREADY 9 CHIPS IN THE WINDSHIELD. MY PARENTS HAVE MORE THAN 150,000 MILES ON TWO DIFFERENT CARS AND ONLY TWO CHIPS IN ONE OF THE WINDSHIELDS. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT BUT MORE OF A QUALITY ISSUE. COULD YOU LOOK INTO THIS AS WELL. THANK YOU.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in FREMONT, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041230. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SMYTHE VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (408) 978-1100 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN JOSE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95136 .
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VOLVO S40N Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

VOLVO S40N 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Report #10118170

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . SEPERATION BETWEEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE. I CONSTANTLY TOUCH THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I ACCELERATE.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MS390352. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in WHITTIER, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: POWER VOLVO . DEALER'S CITY: CERRITOS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLVO S40N Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages

VOLVO S40N 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Report #10118170

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 20, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . SEPERATION BETWEEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE. I CONSTANTLY TOUCH THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I ACCELERATE.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MS390352. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in WHITTIER, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: POWER VOLVO . DEALER'S CITY: CERRITOS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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VOLVO S40N 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Report #10118246

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL; POSSIBLE INTERFERNCE WHEN WEARING CERTAIN SHOES. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MH682152. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in NOVI, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050226. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DYWER AND SONS VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 248-624-0400 . DEALER'S CITY: COMMERCE TOWNSHIP . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48390 .
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VOLVO S40N Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

VOLVO S40N 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Report #10118246

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Apr 21, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO BRAKE PEDAL; POSSIBLE INTERFERNCE WHEN WEARING CERTAIN SHOES. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MH682152. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in NOVI, MI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050226. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: DYWER AND SONS VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 248-624-0400 . DEALER'S CITY: COMMERCE TOWNSHIP . DEALER'S STATE CODE: 00. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48390 .
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VOLVO S40N Structure

VOLVO S40N 2005 Structure Report #10126866

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2005 VOLVO S40 HAS A WIDE METAL JOINT/BAND ABUTTING THE REAR GLASS PANE AND THE ROOF ON EITHER SIDE OF THE CAR. THIS OBSTRUCTS THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF APPROACHING REAR TRAFFIC.*MR *NM.Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in PLANO, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: AUTOBAHN MOTORCAR GROUP . DEALER'S CITY: FORT WORTH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TX. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 76107 .
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VOLVO S40N Engine And Engine Cooling

VOLVO S40N 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10129562

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE IN THE MORNING THE FIRST TRY RESULTS IN LOUD SHAKING AND SHUTTERING. SOUNDS LIKE CAR IS NOT RUNNING ON ALL CYLINDERS, OR HAS BAD TIMING. INITAL PROBLEM IS THAT HOOD INSULATOR FASTENERS ARE COMMING OFF WHICH COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT AND CASUE ENGINE FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO DEALER TWO TIMES. DEALER SAID THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. PROBLEM OCCURS AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO DAYS. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 5600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MS682852. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041016. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: NOBLE VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 540-373-5200 . DEALER'S CITY: FREDERICKSBURG . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 22405 .
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VOLVO S40N Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages

VOLVO S40N 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Pedals And Linkages Report #10132017

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on July 27, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES . ON THE 2005 VOLVO S40 T5 AUTOMATIC ONLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. IN FACT, A SIZE 9 SHOE OF MEDIUM WIDTH WILL BARELY FIT ON THE GAS PEDAL WHILE TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ABOUT 1.5 INCHES HIGHER THAN THE GAS PEDAL SO MANY TIMES THE FOOT WILL BE CAUGHT UNDER THE PEDAL. THIS IS A HIGHLY DANGEROUS DESIGN AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE. OTHER DRIVERS HAVE REPORTED THIS BUT VOLVO IS NOT WILLING TO RETROFIT THE PEDALS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NON-T5 VERSION DOES NOT SUFFER FROM THIS BAD DESIGN NOR DOES THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THIS SAFETY DEFECT, IF NOT CORRECTED, WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT FOR DRIVERS OF THIS SPECIFIC CAR. ON JULY 27, I ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY FOOT GOT STUCK UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHILE I WAS ABLE TO AVOID A COLLISION WITH ANOTHER CAR AND ALMOST CRASHING ONTO THE SIDEWALK, I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT MANY ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED IF VOLVO WAS TO REDESIGN OR RETROFIT THE SPACING OF THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDALS ON THE VOLVO S40 T5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. PLEASE INSPECT THE SPACING OF THE PEDALS AS THEY ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM STANDARDS. *JB .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MS682252. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in MONROVIA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050722. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: POWER VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 562-207-1200 . DEALER'S CITY: CERRITOS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90703 .
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VOLVO S40N Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Injectors

VOLVO S40N 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline Fuel Injection System Injectors Report #10133838

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Aug 04, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS . TWO ISSUES: 1) CAR STALLED ON THE 495 BELTWAY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT AND CAR WOULD NOT START. A VOLVO TEMPORARY SW FIX WAS APPLIED TO THE COMPUTER TO FIX 2) OEM LICENSE PLATE BOLTS ON THE FRONT OF CAR A VERY SHARP AND CAN CAUSE HARM TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY.Mileage was 4800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MH682152. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in FAIRFAX, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050126. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: FAIRFAX VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 800-380-6063 . DEALER'S CITY: FAIRFAX . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 22030 .
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VOLVO S40N Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VOLVO S40N 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10135031

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 31, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . THREE ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE SO FAR TO CORRECT A BRAKE PROBLEM. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON HAVING THE CAR SERVICES A FOURTH TIME IN THE COURSE OF 6 MONTHS, MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP A TOTAL OF THREE WEEKS. *NM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MS390852. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050131. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 5 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BOZZANI VOLVO .
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VOLVO S40N Electrical System Starter Assembly

VOLVO S40N 2005 Electrical System Starter Assembly Report #10147313

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2005.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY . I OWN THE 2005 S40. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2.5 MONTHS THAT MY CAR HAS JUST DECIDED NOT TO START. THE FIRST TIME, IT HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED AND I DROVE ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO A GAS STATION, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND THEN IT WOULD NOT START. AFTER A FEW TRIES IT DECIDED TO START. I TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY BACK TO DEALER AND THEY KEPT IT FOR A DAY AND SAID NOTHING WRONG. IN THE MEAN TIMES, A FEW DAYS BEFORE THE NST TIME THE CAR FAILED TO START, I THOUGHT I SMELLED SOMETHING FIRE-LIKE SMOKY, BUT FIGURED MUST BE MY IMAGINATION. SO THE SECOND TIME, I PARKED THE CAR AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. I DID NOT CONTINUE TO TRY TO START IT, BECAUSE I WANT THE DEALER TO SEE WHAT IT DOES AND HAD IT TOWED THERE. THEY SAID IT COULD BE A KEY MALFUNCTION OR SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STARTER. I DID FIND A RECALL ON THE 2005 S80 THAT SEEMS TO FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF MY PROBLEMS. I WONDER IF THE S40 HAS THE SAME STARTER PROBLEMS AS THE S80. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN REPAIR FOR 2 DAYS NOW. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in WESTMINSTER, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: KOONS VOLVO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4103633333 . DEALER'S CITY: OWINGS MILLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 21137 .
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VOLVO S40N Power Train Automatic Transmission

VOLVO S40N 2005 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10148285

VOLVO S40N 2005 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2006.VOLVO S40N 2005, manufactured by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . STARTED CAR WHEN PARKED IN PARKING SPACE, AND CAR WENT FORWARD WHEN SHIFT LEVER WAS IN REVERSE. MOVED SHIFT LEVER THROUGH 'GEARS' TO REVERSE TWO MORE TIMES. THREE TIMES CAR MOVED FORWARD WHEN LEVER WAS IN REVERSE. TURNED OFF ENGINE AND RE-STARTED CAR, THEN CAR WOULD GO BACKWARDS WHEN IN REVERSE. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):YV1MS382052. Volvo S40n 2005 problem was reported in PRINCETON, NJ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050305. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Volvo S40n 2005 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Volvo S40n 2005 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: VOLVO OF PRINCETON . DEALER'S CITY: LAWRENCEVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ.
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