Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 3370002 | 06/01/1999 | 608251 | This service bulletin describes how to replace the feul pump electrical connector. *tt | 11/12/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 2230052 | 11/01/2000 | 230052 | 618496 | This service bulletin describes an updated method for connecting the quick-release connectors in the fuel injection system for various vehicles starting from model year 1993. *tt | 04/14/2001 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 230047 | 02/01/2000 | 612378 | Information regarding the replacement of the new fuel tank with integrated roll-over valve. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| 2230047 | 02/01/2000 | 610589 | Information and procedures on replacing the fuel tank. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| EA03008 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 06/11/2003 | 07/28/2004 | FUEL TANK LEAKS | 04V368000 | |
| This engineering analysis was opened on june 11, 2003, based on 54 reports of fuel tank leaks.the subject vehicles were 1993 through 1996 model year (my) 850 vehicles. model 850 was also produced in my 1997 and was included in this investigation. analysis of the data reveals two distinct issues. first, the 1994 through 1997 my vehicles stand out by accounting for 95 percent of the reported leaks.these vehicles share the same fuel tank design (pn 9142618). the 1993 my vehicle uses a different fuel tank design (pn 9141101).secondly, the failures occurred predominantly in hot climates, e.g., california, arizona, texas, florida, georgia, louisiana, etc.testing of fuel tanks from consumer vehicles at the vehicle research and test center confirmed leaks through cracks in the fuel tank wall at a heat shield mounting attachment in the 1994 through 1997 my fuel tanks (pn9142618). details of the tests are available in test report vrtc-dcd3060.volvo will conduct a safety recall on all my 1994 through 1997 vehicles originally sold or registered in the following 17 hot states: ca, az, nm, tx, la, ms, al, ga, sc, fl, nc, tn, ar, ok, ut, nv, and hi.all 1994 through 1997 my vehicles in all other states will be remedied under a service campaign.the remedy for both the recall and service campaign is to install a new bushing at each heat shield attachment point (3 per tank).also, all tanks (vehicles in all states) will be inspected for fuel seepage at the heat shield attachment points and volvo will replace any tank showing signs of fuel seepage.the new bushings will prevent heat shield stresses from being transferred to the three heat shield mounting attachments on the fuel tank.the safety recall is filed under nhtsa safety recall number 04v368.this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE03003 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 01/16/2003 | 06/11/2003 | FUEL TANK LEAKS | ||
| The office of defects investigation opened thisinvestigation on january 16, 2003.the basis for opening the investigation was 15 consumer reports alleging gasoline leaking from the fuel storage tank.volvo provided 43 additional reports in its response to the preliminary evaluation, 4 of which were duplicates of the 15 odi reports. this investigation has been upgraded for further study. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the windshiled blades were replaced, the gasoline tank was leaking, and the hood latches were adjusted.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 50000 | 50 | 05/01/1993 |
| I have a 1993 volvo 850. it has been stalling while driving at high speeds, low speeds, for over 10 years. no one has ever fixed the problem. since you are investigating current volvo models for this same problem, you should consider investigating the older models. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| Fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank, dealer replaced the fuel pump, consumer states that close examination showed the plastic casing was disentegrating, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| There is fuel leak from the fuel line .*ak consumer states mechanic installed a small hose clamp.*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The plastic gasoline tank leaked gasoline. *scc | |||
| Gas tank is leaking from the fuel sensor cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||