# 2009 VOLVO S40 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `742693` · 2009-11-05 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLVO
- **Model:** S40
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Volvo Car USA, LLC
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Miles at failure:** 320
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
NEW 2009 VOLVO S40 SEDAN BRAKE FIRE  1.  VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 3 MILES FROM A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT TO THE OWNER'S HOME.  2.  THERE WAS A FIRE BETWEEN THE BRAKE PAD AND THE ROTOR IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL.  3.  THE ROTOR, BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. *TR
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