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Brakes Published 16 Apr 1998 Ref JP-1206800

Volvo: Brake pressure control transmission

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — brakes. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
16 Apr 1998
Units affected
10167
Reference
JP-1206800

Affected vehicles

Volvo Volvo 940 1995–1997 Volvo Volvo 940 Estate 1995–1997

Hazard

The diaphragm inside the brake booster of the braking system experiences reduced durability due to radiant heat from the turbocharger. In the worst case, the diaphragm may become damaged, impairing the function of the brake booster and increasing the operating force required on the brake pedal during braking.
Show original (日本語)
制動装置の制動倍力装置内部のダイヤフラムが、ターボチャージャからの放射熱により耐 久性が低下し、最悪の場合、当該ダイヤフラムが損傷して制動倍力装置の機能が損なわれ 、制動時のブレーキペダルの操作力が増大するおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the brake booster with a new unit on all vehicles and install a heat shield plate below the brake booster.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該制動倍力装置を良品と交換すると共に、制動倍力装置の下部に遮熱板を取り 付ける。

Official source

View the official recall notice