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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V137000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 12/06/2002 to 06/15/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 16175 | 06/05/2006 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/24/2006 | 04/26/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with t5 turbo engines, the polyamide tube in the fuel line is sensitive to the extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where the turbo/exhaust manifold is located. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will change the fuel line material to teflon free of charge. the recall began on june 5, 2006. owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r158. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V033000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 11/18/2002 to 08/22/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 02/20/2008 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 01/28/2008 | 01/28/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. this can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. in some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. the recall began on february 20, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. 190.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SMB 23-037 | 01/17/2012 | 10043544 | Pump electronic modules (pem) to prior approval. *kb | 04/10/2012 | |
| RTJ-20658 | 03/06/2009 | 10029149 | Volvo: exposure to certain environmental conditions (salty wet conditions) it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. *pe | 06/19/2009 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
| 28-74 | 01/03/2008 | 28-74 | 10022612 | Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj | 09/12/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| RTJ-20658 | 03/06/2009 | 10029149 | Volvo: exposure to certain environmental conditions (salty wet conditions) it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. *pe | 06/19/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/26/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2006 volvo s40. the contact was driving up an incline at approximately 35 mph, the engine revved excessively and began to buck. suddenly the engine stalled and restarted. the vehicle resumed for fifteen seconds before the failure reoccurred. the failure would occur every 100 to 200 miles. the vehicle was diagnosed at an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the fuel pump. the recent failure required the vehicle to be towed to a dealer. the technician advised the fuel pulp would need to be replaced at the cost of $ 1,300. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the vin was excluded from the recall defect. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 80,000. js | |||