I don't know what effect this will have, unless lots more people submit the same item, but it made me feel better. Check out https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov.

~Gerald C


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Office of Defects Investigation

Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted.
Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10014063

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Your Complaint Information
Consumer Information

Name : Gerald Cxxxx
Org. Name :
Address : xxxx XXXX XXXX

City, State, Zip : Alexandria, VA XXXXX
USA
Daytime Phone : 703-xxx-xxxx Ext :
Evening Phone : Fax :
Email : xxxxx@xxx.com


Complaint Information

Description : Volvo 850 Anti-lock brake system hydraulic modulator pump developed a significant fluid leak (3-6 oz per day, or greater). This part is non-repairable and must be replaced at great cost (quoted $1900). As a key brake system component, failure of this part may cause (1) significant loss of brake function due to air & moisture intrusion into the brake lines, (2) non-functioning brakes when greater amounts of fluid are suddenly lost, and/or (3) fire danger, when dripping brake fluid contacts nearby exhaust manifold components.

Incident Date : 2/21/2003 Fire : No
Num. Fatalities : 0 Crash : No
Num. Failures : 1 Property Damage : No
Num. Injured : 0 Police Report : No
Referral Source : NHTSA

Vehicle Information

VIN : YV1LS5518S11xxxxx Purchase Date : 4/4/1995
Year, Make
and Model : 1995/VOLVO/850 Original Owner : Yes
# of Cylinders : 5 Trans. Type : AUTOMATIC
Engine Size : 2.4L VehicleDetails Usage : RECREATIONAL
Cruise Control : Yes Antilock Brakes : Yes
Current Mileage : 83000 Speed :
Failure Mileage : 81500 Powertrain : FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Body Style : 4-DOOR Fuel System : FUEL INJECTION
Fuel Type : GAS

Vehicle Component Information
Component 1: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK OEM: No

Vehicle Dealer Information
Dealer : 1
Name : Browns Volvo (Don Beyer) Dealer Type : SALES DEALER
Address : 7416 Richmond Highway

Alexandria
VA 22306

Dealer Phone: (703) 768-5800 Dealer Fax:
Email: