Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V368000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | V (Vehicle) | 226000 | 09/24/2004 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 07/30/2004 | 07/30/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. all vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. this recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. the recall began on september 24, 2004. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo's recall no. 139.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 230046 | 01/01/2000 | 230046 | 610390 | This service bulletin describes how to install the new style fuel sending unit. *tt | 04/26/2000 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-23-140 | 03/24/2009 | 10028830 | Volvo: in certain vehicles, after prolonged exposure to extreme heat, the fuel tank may develop a crack at the heat shield attachment. heat shield attachment locations may not meet certain volvo specifications. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| 140 | 02/08/2005 | 2324A | 10012778 | The fuel tank may develop a crack at the heat shield attachment. service campaign 140 to inspect the fuel tank and install rubber dampers. description, service manager bulletin, tech-net notes, parts bulletin, letter to owner. *tt | 03/14/2005 |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-23-140 | 03/24/2009 | 10028830 | Volvo: in certain vehicles, after prolonged exposure to extreme heat, the fuel tank may develop a crack at the heat shield attachment. heat shield attachment locations may not meet certain volvo specifications. *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
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, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/23/2012 | 52000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1994 volvo 850 turbo. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, fuel leaked from under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the remedy for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) was performed seven years ago. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 52,000. sm. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 130000 | ||
| I have had the smell of gas and evidence of leaks at the gas tank for about two years plus. i called volvo two years ago about the recall (nhtsa # ea03008 from july/2004). i was told that my car vin does not match the recall. i just had the tank pulled by my mechanic and it is a plastic tank which is leaking from the 3 bolts which attach it to the heat shield- exactly as described in the recall- and it has been operated in a hot weather state(tx). this should be included in this recall. what could possibly exclude this from recall. i am getting the runaround from volvo. | |||
| 06/25/2010 | 157000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1994 volvo 850. the vehicle was sitting and he noticed fuel leaking out of the left side of the gasoline tank. he filled the tank up and the gas was dripping out again. the vehicle was taken to an automotive mechanic; they found there was several cracks on the heat shield that is attached to the gas tank. they have ordered a new fuel tank. he callled volvo and he was informed his vin was not on recall: and they willl not pay for the repair work. nhtsa campaign id number: 04v368000 component: fuel system, gasoline:storage: summary: on certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached: consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. remedy: volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. all vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. this recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. the recall began on september 24, 2004. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. the failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 157,030....dwh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The high pressure fuel return line at the front top of engine has slowly deteriorated. consumer feels if it breaks a fire could start.*ak *cb *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 3 | 09/16/1994 | |
| Dt: the contact stated vehicle was leaking oil but he was unsure where it was coming from. the dealership suggested changing the master cylinder and it was changed at a local service station, however the leak continued. the contact claimed the leak was coming from the abs. the module was changed, the leak stopped and the brakes worked properly. he then received nhtsa recall 04v368000 concerning the fuel system. recall repair was performed but there was still a smell of fuel. this happened with the windows up or down. the check engine light was came on. upon inspection at the dealership the computer found the air mass flow meter was not working properly. this caused the vehicle to idle rougher and not run smoothly. the air mass flow meter has been replaced four times by the dealership. the check engine light was still on. *ak updated 12/27/2005. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Ltr fm owner of a volvo who repaired link in the gas tank seal. consumer seeking reimbursement repair covered by recall.*mr *nm | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 80354 | 1 | 06/17/1994 |
| On june 1, 2004, my 1994 volvo 850 was leaking gas on my driveway. the car was towed to volvo village in clearwater for repair and they replaced the gas tank. i paid $790. i learned on 2/1/05 that there was a recall for volvo 850 for the gas tank, recall r139, involving 226,000 volvo 850s including my 1994 year. recall number: 04v368000. make : volvo model : 850 year : 1994 manufacturer : volvo cars of n.a. llc. nhtsa campaign id number : 04v368000 recall date : jul 23, 2004 component: fuel system, gasoline:storage potential number of units affected : 226000 i called volvo customer care 1-800-458-1552 and they said the recall does not apply to my vin # and refuse to reimburse me for this repair. i want to be reimbursed for this repair as per the recall campaign. please help me get my reimbursement. the manufacturer has provided reimbursement. *ak *nm | |||
| 04/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| The gas tank leaked. *jb | |||
| 05/17/2002 | |||
| Fuel tank cracked on driver's side and is causing fuel to leak onto tail pipe.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2001 | |||
| Consumer noticed fuel on driveway. during inspection, mechanic determined that fuel tank was leaking at the seams. seams were coming apart near top of tank. *ak | |||
| 05/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to mechanic for routine maintenance. while vehicle was being serviced it was brought to consumer's attention that there was a crack in fuel tank. consumer contacted dealer to schedule an appointment for correction of problem. *ak defective fuel tank was replaced at a cost of owner. *yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 10/14/2008 | 200000 | 1 | |
| Engine heater block contact surface does not match correctly with the engine block as intended.,vehicle speed control, cold weather condition ice crystals can form at the throttle in the engine intake system, prevent throttle from returning to idle. fuel system , the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the onto where the heat shield is attached. these are potential problems and need to be fixed no matter if a ticket is opened or not. *tr | |||
| 02/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Gas guage failed. *ak | |||