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 - 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 | |
| 2230026 | 10/01/1999 | 6089470 | This service bulletin describes how to replace the y-fitting on the fuel tank. *tt | 02/03/2000 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/12/2009 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 volvo 850. the contact stated when fuel was dispensed into the fuel tank to the full capacity level, she would smell a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. in addition, there would be fuel leakage on the ground underneath the fuel tank. the fuel was dispensed to three quarters of a tank to avoid the failure. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000. js | |||
| 1 | 02/21/1997 | ||
| Gas odor after driving short distances. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 0 | ||
| After noticing a strong smell of fuel consumer took vehicle to dealer . dealer found that leakage was coming from fuel lines, wich had to be replaced. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 155000 | 1 | 07/01/1997 |
| While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to 75 mph. as the consumer had to engage the vehicle into nettle in order to stop. *ak it was later determined by the dealer that improper installation of the fuel injector cover came loose and jammed the throttle open. *nm | |||