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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V483000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 10/09/2000 to 06/18/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 158733 | 01/15/2010 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 12/18/2009 | 12/18/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. territories. when exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 15, 2010. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo safety recall no. r220.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 07V152000 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | from 06/14/2000 to 08/26/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 2310 | 07/10/2007 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 04/05/2007 | 04/05/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada, due to the combination of fuel quality and climate conditions, the fuel pump may, in certain cases, experience a reduced functionality. the most common symptoms would be fuel odor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pump free of charge. the recall began on july 10, 2007. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo recall no. r176.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| SB-23-198 | 06/26/2008 | 10032599 | Volvo: fuel pump extended warranty. for eligible vehicles that are beyond the manufacturer warranty period, volvo will extend warranty coverage on the fuel pump for 10 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date the vehic | 04/16/2010 | |
| 23-31 | 04/16/2008 | 10023657 | New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08. *nj | 01/22/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 2317 | 01/10/2001 | 616750 | Information on diagnosing low fuel pressure condition with a fuel level in tank 1/4 or less. *tt | 03/09/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE06053 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/15/2006 | 04/05/2007 | FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE | 07V152000 | |
| Volvo is recalling approximately 1,681 model year (my) 2001-2002 s60 vehicles within the states of arizona and nevada to replace the fuel pump.volvo reports that the fuel pump in these vehicles may experience a fuel leak as a result of fuel quality and hot climate conditions.the most common symptom reported is fuel smell.no fires, crashes or injuries are reported.my 2003 and later s60 vehicles contain a different design fuel pump.data from volvo indicates that a higher rate of fuel pump odor and/or leakage exists with vehicles registered in the hot states of arizona and nevada.warranty data shows many more fuel pump claims for my 2001 and 2002 (244 and 140) compared with my 2003, 04, 05 and 06 (18, 3, 4, and 1 respectively).furthermore, the fuel pump warranty claim activity is highest in the states of arizona and nevada (25% and 10%) compared with the remainder of the us (0.16%) based on vehicle sales population in these areas.for addition details see recall 07v152.this investigation is closed | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| PE06053 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/15/2006 | 04/05/2007 | FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE | 07V152000 | |
| Volvo is recalling approximately 1,681 model year (my) 2001-2002 s60 vehicles within the states of arizona and nevada to replace the fuel pump.volvo reports that the fuel pump in these vehicles may experience a fuel leak as a result of fuel quality and hot climate conditions.the most common symptom reported is fuel smell.no fires, crashes or injuries are reported.my 2003 and later s60 vehicles contain a different design fuel pump.data from volvo indicates that a higher rate of fuel pump odor and/or leakage exists with vehicles registered in the hot states of arizona and nevada.warranty data shows many more fuel pump claims for my 2001 and 2002 (244 and 140) compared with my 2003, 04, 05 and 06 (18, 3, 4, and 1 respectively).furthermore, the fuel pump warranty claim activity is highest in the states of arizona and nevada (25% and 10%) compared with the remainder of the us (0.16%) based on vehicle sales population in these areas.for addition details see recall 07v152.this investigation is closed | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE06053 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 11/15/2006 | 04/05/2007 | FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE | 07V152000 | |
| Volvo is recalling approximately 1,681 model year (my) 2001-2002 s60 vehicles within the states of arizona and nevada to replace the fuel pump.volvo reports that the fuel pump in these vehicles may experience a fuel leak as a result of fuel quality and hot climate conditions.the most common symptom reported is fuel smell.no fires, crashes or injuries are reported.my 2003 and later s60 vehicles contain a different design fuel pump.data from volvo indicates that a higher rate of fuel pump odor and/or leakage exists with vehicles registered in the hot states of arizona and nevada.warranty data shows many more fuel pump claims for my 2001 and 2002 (244 and 140) compared with my 2003, 04, 05 and 06 (18, 3, 4, and 1 respectively).furthermore, the fuel pump warranty claim activity is highest in the states of arizona and nevada (25% and 10%) compared with the remainder of the us (0.16%) based on vehicle sales population in these areas.for addition details see recall 07v152.this investigation is closed | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 128900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated the vehicle had a strong smell of gasoline. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer advised that the smell of gasoline was from caused buy the same failure as described in the recall, but the contact's vehicle was not included. the vin was not available. the current and the failure mileages were 128,900. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 128900 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated the vehicle had a strong smell of gasoline. the found nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated the smell of gasoline was from the recall, but that the vehicle was not included. the vin was not available. the current mileage and failure mileages were 128,900.rl | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 66000 | ||
| Making a left turn, changing lanes, slowing down. engine reved up to near maximum. i was able to control the vehicle. after engine returned to normal speed, no further problems until 12/14/11. on that date, a repeat of the surge. i have owned this car for 7 years. these incidents happened only after the last service at the dealer. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 61500 | ||
| Defective fuel pump started leaking as described in nhtsa action number pe09039. | |||
| 11/07/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact was driving 30 mph when the smell of fuel emitted from the rear passenger compartment. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number : 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure and the current mileages were 156,000. kmj | |||
| 11/07/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact was driving 30 mph when the smell of fuel emitted from the rear passenger compartment. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the vin did not qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number : 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 156,000. rds | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Fuel tank overflows before tank is full and spills fuel on drvier and ground. happens constantly each time i try to fill the tank. bought the vehicle with the problem, but i was not apprised by the previous owner. checked the internet and the problem is very common among volvo vehicles, especially this model. volvo refuses to issue a recall and instead wants customers to pay for the repair. | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 180895 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated they recently started smelling gas coming from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the fuel pump was leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. the contact found nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump), but was told their vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was out of warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 108,895.rl | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Fuel tank overflows before tank is full and spills fuel on drvier and ground. happens constantly each time i try to fill the tank. bought the vehicle with the problem, but i was not apprised by the previous owner. checked the internet and the problem is very common among volvo vehicles, especially this model. volvo refuses to issue a recall and instead wants customers to pay for the repair. | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 180895 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated they recently started smelling gas coming from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the fuel pump was leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. the contact found nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump), but was told their vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was out of warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 108,895.rl | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Fuel tank overflows before tank is full and spills fuel on drvier and ground. happens constantly each time i try to fill the tank. bought the vehicle with the problem, but i was not apprised by the previous owner. checked the internet and the problem is very common among volvo vehicles, especially this model. volvo refuses to issue a recall and instead wants customers to pay for the repair. | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 180895 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated they recently started smelling gas coming from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the fuel pump was leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. the contact found nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump), but was told their vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was out of warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 108,895.rl | |||
| 10/31/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Fuel tank overflows before tank is full and spills fuel on drvier and ground. happens constantly each time i try to fill the tank. bought the vehicle with the problem, but i was not apprised by the previous owner. checked the internet and the problem is very common among volvo vehicles, especially this model. volvo refuses to issue a recall and instead wants customers to pay for the repair. | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 180895 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated they recently started smelling gas coming from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the fuel pump was leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. the contact found nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump), but was told their vehicle was not included in the recall and the vehicle was out of warranty. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 108,895.rl | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 161000 | ||
| There is a strong fuel odor at the rear of my 2001 volvo s60. it is stronger when i have a full tank of gas. i found out that there is a recall for this exact problem (odi # 09v483000) so i took it to a dealership to have it fixed. they confirmed that my fuel pump is leaking but said the recall expires after 150k miles. my car has 161k miles on it. i called volvo and they also said my vehicle is no longer covered. | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 160001 | ||
| I have a 2001 volvo s60 with a fuel leak on top of the fuel pump assembly. | |||
| 08/14/2010 | 175000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. while the vehicle was parked in the residence garage, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel emitting outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was moved to a different location due to the safety hazard. the authorized dealer was notified and they refused to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the dealer informed that the vehicle exceeded the mileage specified in the recall. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer one year ago for a recall associated with the fuel pump under nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000; and the vehicle was not repaired at that time because the defect was not present. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 175,000. js | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 190000 | ||
| I have a 2001 s60 volvo, with 190,000 miles on it. fuel has been leaking from the rear of vehicle. i found out that volvo has a recall on the problem-- nhtsa(09v483000). the local dealer said the car was out of warranty and they would not replace the cracked fuel pump housing under this recall. is there a time limit or miles limit on a safety recall.*4/28/2010 cw | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| Leak on fuel pump, we had to replace leaking fuel pump but paid ahead. need to know how to send the invoice for reimbursement since there is a recall on this model. recall #07v152000 volvo s60 2001. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2001 volvo s60 - gas leak from above the fuel tank. strong gas odor, discovered fuel dripping down side of tank under vehicle on passenger's side. drove for at least 2 weeks or more before i figured out it was my car that creating that gas smell at lights (only noticed when window was down). until vehicle began leaking a lot of gas and odor was over powering. was told volvo's extended warranty would not cover the defective fuel pump because the extended warranty was only for 10 years or 150,000 miles. had vehicle repaired at my expense. one day after repair an even worse gas leak appeared under vehicle on driver's side above rear gas tank. not resolved as of date of complaint. puddle of gas under vehicle. gas odor strong really afraid to drive it back to the mechanic. additional complaint: intermittent lurching or surging of same volvo s60 at low speeds shortly after starting. it lunges forward and then pulls back with no depressing of accelerator. it is a manual transmission so the lurching is very alarming considering no additional depression of the accelerator is happening when it randomly lunges forward. usually stops lunging after 10 minutes of driving. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle is hard to start, coupled with a strong fuel smell emitting from the fuel tank fill neck. *tr | |||
| 09/07/2009 | 86100 | 1 | |
| Strong fuel smell from rear of car and pump leaking at tank. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2009 | 103820 | 1 | |
| I began noticing a strong gasoline odor in my garage. since no fuel is stored there i knew it was coming from my vehicle, a 2001 volvo s60. i tried to identify a leak source but was unable to do so. the gas smell is strongest at the passenger side front wheel well. i am concerned that at some point a fire may result. i took the car in to a local shop and had it up on a lift. neither the tech nor i was able to id a leak, but i am still having the strong gas odor. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| 2001 volvo s60 gas leak at top of gas tank. strong smell of gas in garage. gas leak close to exhaust pipe. leak not large. small puddle on ground and passenger side of gas tank wet from top of tank down (mid way up tank). *tr | |||
| 07/24/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Hard starting and faint smell of fuel, especially in hot weather. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 109211 | 1 | |
| I was planning to go into work a bit later than usual so i loaded up my two youngest boys into the car for my wife, after she pulled out i noticed numerous wet spots on my carport, there is enough tree pollen on the carport that it holds the fuel evidently for an extended period of time. upon seeing the spots on the carport i ran my finger through the area and before i had my hand within a foot of my nose i could clearly identify the smell. i normally leave for work hours before my wife and kids depart for school and i normally arrive hours after they are home, it has taken me a while to notice the problem and discover the source. our carport is open on three sides, in the last two weeks we have noticed a very strong gasoline smell, i thought it was from a gas can i kept nearby. after removal of the gas can we continued to smell the gasoline, it is so strong that even in an open area it will actually make you nauseous within minutes. i questioned my wife about her gas mileage and any out of the ordinary performance in the care lately, she stated that the gas mileage has decreased severely in the past couple of months and the car runs very rough as far as idling and acceleration. i used a floor jack to raise the left side of the car and discovered that the gas tank has a leak on the top of it or the outlet fuel line above the tank has a leak. normally the car can be driven by my wife for her day to day purposes for two weeks on a full tank now it will not make one full week. there has been no incident where anyone was seriously hurt but i believe that the amount of fuel leaking could be a fatal defect at some point if not discovered and repaired properly. i did some investigating on the internet and discovered the filing and recall in arizona and nevada id # 07v152000. i have to wonder who decided that these two states were the only one's hot enough to have this problem? i have taken numerous pictures and would be happy to supply them if necessary. thank you *tr | |||
| 12/14/2008 | 91400 | 1 | |
| Fuel odor when exiting vehicle after parking. fuel residue observed on the side of the gas tank when looking under the vehicle. dealer not sure if covered by extended warranty.*tr update 1/9/09: web user comments: issue resolved, vehicle repaired under extended warranty. however, to be sure i was covered before visiting the dealer, i had to remove the seat bottom and the pump cover and verify the fuel leak was at the top of the fuel pump. then the service manager agreed i would be covered. ---- this mail was sent using the contact form from http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov web | |||
| 09/12/2007 | 45000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 2001 volvo s60 n/a brand new at the end of 2001. since up to about september of 2007, i had no problems with the vehicle except routine service. then i noticed loud clanging and metallic thumping whenever i went over rough roads at any speed. turns out that my control arm bushings (be they ever poorly made) cracked into pieces. took my vehicle to my independent volvo shop to repair the bushings. the technician, after the repairs were done, notified me that there was a fuel leak coming from the rear fuel tank area. funny that it was that exact week that i started to notice the gasoline smell, be so ever faint. as of today, september 22, 2008, the smell has become very strong where as even with the windows open while driving, i literally have to stick my nose against the open window to breathe in what should be fresh air. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Recently noticed car was difficult to start and car smells like gas. these events seemed to have started at approximately the same time and there has been no physical event (crash, impact) that initiated the complaint. it appears to have started in mid summer where it is operated in south florida, and i get in the car at 4pm to 107 degrees on the temp reading. i have done nothing, but have concern about safety issues and possible fire hazard. *tr | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 140000 | 1 | |
| Incredibly strong gas smell after 4 consecutive weeks of temps over 100 degrees. slight gas leakage at fuel pump. i have 2 small children transported in this car everyday and volvo will not extend the recall to any other states. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2006 | 1 | ||
| I needed to replace a fuel pump on my volvo s60 after just five years. i smelled gas and it concerned me. when i took it in, they wanted me to replace the fuel pump. i felt it should be covered under warranty and was upset about it. when i did some research i found that volvo has had a problem with their fuel pumps. i wrote a formal letter complaining to volvo which they did nothing about. i noticed that there was a recall in nevada and arizona. why not california? *tr | |||
| 05/13/2008 | 109000 | 1 | |
| I recently noticed a gas odor in my garage coming out from the bottom of my volvo. it appears to be the fuel pump. after a brief research it appears if you live in nevada or arizona your fuel pump can be change free of charge. but not in california where my volvo uses the same fuel pump. help! *tr | |||
| 05/18/2007 | 110000 | 1 | 12/28/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60 t5. the contact smelled gas fumes inside the vehicle. the mechanic stated that there was a crack in the fuel system. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa recall # 9515498898. the powertrain information was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 110,000. | |||
| 05/18/2006 | 1 | ||
| While at the gas station to fuel up, the gas cap door hinge broke and the door fell off . *nm | |||
| 10/04/2005 | 33000 | 2 | 04/23/2001 |
| First event--normal vehicle operation- 33000 miles 48 months old. stalled turning left through busy intersection at rush hour--loss power steering capability almost ran off road toward light post--no accident occurred. (may, 2005) no repairs. second event--normal vehicle operation (35,250)-stalled going through intersection oct. 4 2005. no accident.--electronic throttle modulator cleaned --{given option of cleaning $220 (with no guarantee) or replacing for $970 (still with no guarantee)} *nm | |||
| 06/18/2005 | 20000 | 1 | 08/13/2001 |
| I owned a 1991 volvo s60 sedan and i understand you are investigating this car. from time to time as i drove it, it would unexpectedly loose speed and power for a few seconds and then resume. it never fully stalled out. i had mentioned this at a service time for the car but nothing wrong was uncovered. recently my daughter was driving the car on interstate 5 south of la when the car engine ceased functioning while she was driving in the hov lane. fortunately the driver was able to coast to the shoulder through traffic without getting hit. the easily could have been hit and she could have died and we never would have known it was a vehicle failure. the car was towed to a dealership where i was told they eventually diagnosed a failed fuel pump. i have no validation of this. i did not want to drive this car again and it was lease-end so i traded the car in that very day for a new car. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 11/13/2005 | 81872 | 1 | 12/28/2000 |
| 2001 volvo s60 t5 w/manual transmission stalled abruptly with a reduced power message on the dashboard computer display while accelerating on a highway onramp. this was a very dangerous situation, as another vehicle was behind me and came close to colliding with my vehicle due to immediate deceleration w/no warning/brake lights until i was able to react to the unexpected situation. after pulling over, stopping the car for a few minutes and restarting, i was able to continue driving it, but it seemed to run rough and stutter a bit for the rest of the trip. drove to local volvo dealership first thing next morning and resulting diagnosis & repair was throttle unit internal fault and replacement of the electronic throttle module (etm). engine fault codes were: ecm 915d, 916d, 904c, 928a & 903f. repairs totaled $1,012.03. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/29/2007 | 54000 | 1 | 11/19/2007 |
| My volvo s60 is idling very rough. it is not showing any codes but i suspect it's the etm. after doing some research on vexed's website i have concerns about the safety of this car due to the improper design of the etm made by magneti marelli. i'm hoping stephen mchenry will get volvo to redesign this ill designed part. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2001 volvo s60. consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking fuel and had to be towed to a repair shop. *jb | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 1 | ||
| Leak on fuel pump, we had to replace leaking fuel pump but paid ahead. need to know how to send the invoice for reimbursement since there is a recall on this model. recall #07v152000 volvo s60 2001. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 109211 | 1 | |
| I was planning to go into work a bit later than usual so i loaded up my two youngest boys into the car for my wife, after she pulled out i noticed numerous wet spots on my carport, there is enough tree pollen on the carport that it holds the fuel evidently for an extended period of time. upon seeing the spots on the carport i ran my finger through the area and before i had my hand within a foot of my nose i could clearly identify the smell. i normally leave for work hours before my wife and kids depart for school and i normally arrive hours after they are home, it has taken me a while to notice the problem and discover the source. our carport is open on three sides, in the last two weeks we have noticed a very strong gasoline smell, i thought it was from a gas can i kept nearby. after removal of the gas can we continued to smell the gasoline, it is so strong that even in an open area it will actually make you nauseous within minutes. i questioned my wife about her gas mileage and any out of the ordinary performance in the care lately, she stated that the gas mileage has decreased severely in the past couple of months and the car runs very rough as far as idling and acceleration. i used a floor jack to raise the left side of the car and discovered that the gas tank has a leak on the top of it or the outlet fuel line above the tank has a leak. normally the car can be driven by my wife for her day to day purposes for two weeks on a full tank now it will not make one full week. there has been no incident where anyone was seriously hurt but i believe that the amount of fuel leaking could be a fatal defect at some point if not discovered and repaired properly. i did some investigating on the internet and discovered the filing and recall in arizona and nevada id # 07v152000. i have to wonder who decided that these two states were the only one's hot enough to have this problem? i have taken numerous pictures and would be happy to supply them if necessary. thank you *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 137000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. while the vehicle was at the repair shop, a puddle of fuel was found underneath the rear seat. oil was seeping from the fuel pump. the contact was informed that there were no holes in the fuel pump itself, only a leak. the mechanic replaced the fuel pump and the level sensor unit. nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) was referenced. the current and failure mileages were 137,000. | |||
| 04/07/2008 | 42000 | 1 | 01/22/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated that it is very difficult to start the vehicle and he noticed a very strong gasoline odor. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), although the failures were identical. the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000. updated 05/20/08. *lj updated 05/20/08. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 115000 | 120 | 01/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact smelled a strong gas odor while the vehicle was parked. the dealer stated that the fuel pump caused the failure. there is a recall for the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (nhtsa campaign id # 07v152000) however the recall only covers vehicles in nevada, and arizona. as of march 25, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the current mileage was 122,000 and failure mileages 115,000. updated 04-08-08 *bf the consumer stated the dealership repaired the vehicle at no charge. updated 04/08/08 *tr | |||
| 02/07/2008 | 69361 | 1 | 11/30/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. after parking the vehicle in the garage, the contact smelled gasoline and noticed a leak. the vehicle was taken to the local volvo dealer and they stated that the fuel pump failed and would cost approximately $1,000 to be repaired. the contact discovered a recall number and informed the dealer. the dealer later called the contact to inform him that they would repair the failure for free with the exception of the fuel filter, which would cost approximately $100. the recall number was unknown. the failure mileage was 69,361 and current mileage was 69,608. | |||
| 01/23/2008 | 60000 | 1 | 12/08/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. whenever the contact attempts to drive his vehicle, he smells gasoline outside of the vehicle. the smell is also in the passenger compartment, but is not as strong. the vin is not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the current mileage was 63,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. updated 03/26/08. *lj | |||
| 11/25/2007 | 84000 | 90 | 01/17/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. he also noticed a puddle of gasoline underneath the middle rear of the vehicle. he took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they replaced the fuel pump. he has not notified the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), in which he never received a recall notice. the failure mileage was 84,000 and current mileage was 85,000. updated 03-04-08 *bf | |||
| 01/07/2008 | 140000 | 1 | 03/10/2005 |
| I have a volvo s60 which perfectly fits the description that people were giving as a complaint for volvo recall no. r176. i have a strong odor of gas and hard starting. i looked at the fuel pump myself and it is cracked. i contacted volvo and they said since i don't live in nevada or arizona i'm not covered, then they stated its because of the heat. then i told them i live in florida its hot here too. then they said it has to do with the sulfur content in the gas. after contacting both the florida epa and the arizona epa i found that the sulfur content in ppm is identical. i presented this information to gainesville volvo and volvo of america. and they still refuse because i'm not in arizona or nevada. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1 | 06/20/2005 | |
| My car gives off a strong gas/fuel smell, which is not coming from under the hood, but can be smelled both inside and outside the car. it has about 74,000 miles on it, and is less than 8 years old. i noticed the smell now for many months, which continues to get stronger. i saw that there is a recall for the cars in arizona and nevada, but i live in florida, where it can get pretty hot as well. i believe the problem is with the fuel pump. this problem must be happening quite often with other volvo s60s. the problem may stem from a poorly designed plastic pump housing. i took the car in for the volvo etm warranty program on 08/15/07 thinking that the fuel smell would be corrected when they fixed the emission system problem. the dealer's receipt indicates they performed a fuel induction service because of throtle body dirt, but the fuel smell has only gotten worse. i don't want to have to spend $$$ to have it repaired, when it is a manufacturing defect. what can i do?*cn | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 86400 | 3 | 08/07/2007 |
| 2001 volvo s60 failure of gas pump. strong gas odor leaking gas thru top of pump, hard to start, dangerous leading to hazardous events. volvo acknowledges that there is a problem with the fuel pump but only offers a recall in two states they consider to have hot climates. i live in the state of florida and they do not consider this to be a recall state. let me tell you it is over 80 degrees in winter time and well over high 90's in summer and over 100 if you factor in the humidity. i fixed the car it cost me $642.01, i would like for volvo to pay me back. the cost of the pump and seal were $400.00 alone. i think that as a consumer i should be protected not only that, but what is volvo waiting to warn people of this deffect. this is a deadly situation do not wait until somebody dies for you to take action, the fire and gas inhalation are catastrophic. i have all the paper work i would like to get my money back and i would like for the owners of volvo's to be aware of this situation. thank you for your time. please do not wait for somebody or a family to die before yopu take action. *tr | |||
| 11/27/2007 | 100 | 1 | 07/12/2005 |
| Fuel pump is leaking, causing car to smell like gasoline. potential fire hazard. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2007 | 99000 | 1 | 03/15/2001 |
| Approximately 10/25/07 began to smell strong fuel fumes emanating from volvo 2001 s-60 along with a difficulty in starting the vehicle. on-line investigation and discussion with volvo specialist repair shop indicates issue related to faulty fuel pump / filter which the corporation is currently recalling only nevada and arizona......volvo specialist indicated that they are seeing numerous vehicles (in jacksonville florida) with the same issue. obviously a safety concern when strong fuel fumes are noticeable around the vehicle.... *tr | |||
| 08/21/2007 | 103000 | 10 | 09/02/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact smelled a strong gasoline smell and noticed a puddle by the fuel tank. he took the vehicle to the local mechanic and he stated that there was a recall on the year, make, and model of his vehicle. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that they would not repair it for free because it was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 103,000 and current mileage was 108,000. | |||
| 11/16/2007 | 61400 | 1 | 03/15/2005 |
| Need replacement fuel pump, this part has been recalled in arizona and nevada but no where else. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2001 | 59500 | 1 | |
| My 2001 volvo s60 started smelling like gas inside the car. i took it to the volvo specialist who services my car and he said that it was caused by a cracked fuel pump casing. he said that in the last month he has seen 5 or 6 2001 volvos with the same problem. i searched the internet and found that the problem is becoming commonly reported and that volvo acknowledges the problem in nevada and arizona. i think they need to include south florida. i contacted the dealer where i purchased the car and the service rep said they have seen quite a few cards with the same problem and that while volvo would not do anything to help me, they - the dealership - would replace the part for only labor ($130 x 5 hours) and not charge the $500+ part. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2007 | 1 | 12/22/2000 | |
| Strong fuel odor around my 2001 volvo s60 starting around 11-2-2007. the car has less than 40k miles and well maintained. the dealer states that there is leakage from the fuel pump and it needs to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2007 | 67720 | 1000 | 08/25/2005 |
| I had the very very strong gas smell with my 2001 s60 t5 a month ago both during driving and parking. turned out to be a leaking fuel on the top of tank which cause kind of wet at bottom of car around the tank. floor dripping also can be seen after several hours parking. recently, several cold engine stat became harder. volvo diagnosed as failure of fuel pump which needs to be replaced(poorly designed plastic pump housing). i scared to park my volvo in the garage because of potential fire. i heard this problem happened in hundreds volvos in arizona and nevada which caused safety recall. i'm wondering why the same safety problem can't result in recall in other states. human life should be the same value as volvo builders. i hope volvo builder must respect customer life instead of just selling. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 71500 | 30 | 03/27/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact smelled a gaseous odor near the fuel filler door. a mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed, but no replacement was made. the current mileage was 72,800 and failure mileage was 71,500. the consumer stated the pump has not failed as of yet, but will eventually need to be replaced at the cost of $550 or above. updated 10/31/07 *tr | |||
| 09/14/2007 | 32100 | 1 | 11/07/2001 |
| Strong smell of fuel within the passenger compartment. local volvo service had to replace the fuel pump which is located directly under the rear seat of the passenger compartment. appears to be similar to the recall of cars in nevada and arizona, but although florida also exhibits similar climate conditions, does not pertain to fl vehicles per volvo. gasoline fumes were very strong & could have very likely resulted in fire. this seems to be a very very serious design flaw. volvo charged over $900 to repair. auto has only 32,000 miles on it. *jb | |||
| 09/06/2007 | 69900 | 1 | 12/07/2006 |
| There is a recall # 07v152000 for volvo s60 2001 t5 cars in arizona and nevada. it is regrading faliure in the feul pump due to gas odor and climate conditions. i am using the best kind of gas available here and i beleive this summer we had the same climate conditions in nevada and arizona. therefore, i have the same problem, which is leaking gas from the feul pump. this is kind of dangerous situation which cause pollution. for saftey, i am reparing the car now. but please check if this can be recalled for the cars in california. just so i can get my money back. around 750$ from the volvo dealership. thanks | |||
| 08/13/2007 | 67000 | 30 | 12/12/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact smelled gas fumes inside the passenger compartment. he checked the vehicle and did not find any leaks underneath the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that the fuel pump, located underneath the back seat, caused the failure. the contact spoke with volvo and they acknowledged the failure. the current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 67,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 09/07/2007 | 72000 | 1 | 02/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact smelled gasoline fumes outside and inside of the vehicle. the mechanic stated that the fuel pump housing cracked. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). as of september 10, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 72,000. | |||
| 08/25/2007 | 70000 | 2 | 04/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact stated that there was a recall for his vehicle regarding the accelerator. when he retrieved his vehicle from the dealer, he smelled gasoline fumes inside the vehicle, which remained for a week. the contact stated that no fluids were leaking. the dealer stated that the fuel pump failed. through online research, he discovered nhtsa campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). volvo informed him that his vin was not included in the recall, however, the contact felt otherwise. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the nhtsa campaign id number for the accelerator was unavailable. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and speed were unknown. the failure and current mileages were 70,000. | |||
| 08/08/2007 | 66000 | 2 | 04/30/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. while the vehicle was parked in the garage the odor of fuel was present in her 2 story home. the odor was stronger when the fuel tank was filled to the capacity. the mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump and elbow assembly were cracked. the mechanic removed the seats, drained the fuel pump, replaced the seats and tested the vehicle and found it to be operating normally. the failure continued after the repair was made. the mechanic replaced the o ring and sensor. the odor was not smelled after the repair. the failure mileage was 66,000. the current mileage was 66,800. the consumer stated the recall should be extended to north carolina and other states. updated 09/25/07. *jb | |||
| 08/29/2007 | 92800 | 1 | 01/30/2001 |
| I am the original owner of a 2001 volvo s60; noted a strong gasoline odor in the garage and at the right side of the vehicle (noted during extreme summer weather in south). car was taken to volvo certified repairshop and was noted to have a leak at the fuel pump. the pump needed to be replaced- total expense of $810.00. the vehicle has 92,000 miles on it and has been meticulously maintained. *tr | |||
| 08/14/2007 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| I own a 2001 volvo s60. i smelled gasoline when i started the vehicle, but the manufacturer has not indicated a problem. when i reviewed the recalls for this vehicle on www.nhtsa.gov, i noted the following problem under review: pe06-053 2001 volvo s60 fuel pump leakage 15-nov-2006 i believe the problem i am experiencing is related to this item. i wish to be contacted if this becomes a recalled item by the nhtsa. *jb | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 02/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. the contact noticed gas leaking from his vehicle after it had been parked overnight. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 104,000. | |||
| 09/26/2006 | 87800 | 1 | 09/20/2004 |
| I own a 2001 volvo s60 2.4t. i have lately noticed a strong gasoline odor on the passenger side of the vehicle. i have taken the vehicle to the dealer and they tell me the gasoline pump needs to be replaced because there is a plastic cap the joins the pump to the gas tank that is cracked and that is causing gasoline to leak. i have researched with several service shops, and they tell me they have seen many occurrences with these model for that problem, which for a 5 year old car seems unacceptable. it is a very expensive part and labor and it seems it all caused because of a defective plastic cap that joins the pump to the tank. i had the dealer replace the part, but seems to me this is a major problem that should be covered by a manufacturer's recall. also, the car has plastic or fiberglass molding that run on top between the doors and ceiling that have built up a lot of rust, which again the dealer states are not covered under any warranty, but again, for a 5 year old car seems unacceptable. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2006 | 45000 | 1 | 02/26/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle leaked gasoline behind the rear passenger wheel where the fuel tank was located. the dealership and an independent repair shop informed the contact this was a common problem with the volvo fuel pumps. the dealer determined that a part on the top of fuel pump fractured which caused the fuel pump to leak fuel. | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 100400 | 10 | 08/29/2001 |
| 2001 volvo s60 t5, 100,800 miles. the following condition has been intermittent over the last month or so, but is now consistent to the point to be able to be located. we are experiencing extreme gasoline order within and around the vehicle in hotter weather (>90f). living in phoenix summer vehicle temps exceed 110f on a daily basis. when contacting local volvo dealer, the service writer stated that he is seeing a lot of failures of the fuel pump which vents fumes at higher temperatures. fuel pump still operates fine. a quick search of the internet indicate that this issue is becoming more common. we now leave the vehicle outside of the garage for fear of an explosion ignited by the homes' hot water heater. quoted repair is $612. vehicle design should protect the consumer from flammable vapor from the gas tank well beyond 5 years. please advise me if other volvo owners have also reported this condition. thank you. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 08/26/2005 | 112699 | 4 | 11/23/2001 |
| Car was surging while driving. electronic throttle module (etm) was cleaned at cost of $88.00. problem continued until car lost power at 65 mph on the freeway. i was unable to accelerate or decelerate. had to shift from drive to neutral in order to slow down until i was able to safely pull off the road. problem did not reoccur after restart of engine for about one week, when it happened repeatedly thereafter. finally replace etm at cost of $1,100.00. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/03/2006 | 46000 | 2 | 10/01/2001 |
| Noticed a gas smell outside car, coming from rear of car. car was under warranty, so we returned it to the dealer. the dealer took several attempts to remedy the problem. finally, the dealer discovered and informed us that the gas tank had a crack and the gasoline was leaking from the crack. after part was replaced, the gas smell went away. problem was fixed for a few months, and now gas smell has returned. car is currently at dealer awaiting another repair. while there has been no fire associated with this problem, we are, of course, very afraid that there will be a fire. the gas tank is above the exhaust, so we are concerned that gas might drip or splash on hot components. dealer informed us that he has seen several other cars with this same problem. i do not have the information on those other cars. however, this appears to be a trend. (dealer in question is crown volvo of chapel hill, north carolina 919-929-0242). *nm | |||
| 08/27/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer stated that this is not the complaint she filed her complaint was about her gas tank door coming off. *ak *tc *sc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 132000 | 1 | |
| 2001 volvo s60 has intermittent surging at highway speeds. at idle, engine rpm drops below 500 and nearly dies. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2005 | 73204 | 1 | 10/15/2003 |
| 2001 volvo s60 2.4t stalled on nj state highway 21 in newark, nj due to a failed etm. this resulted in the car being rear ended in the right lane causing $6927.61 in body damage. the cost of replacing the etm was an additional $753.33. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 1 | 06/20/2005 | |
| My car gives off a strong gas/fuel smell, which is not coming from under the hood, but can be smelled both inside and outside the car. it has about 74,000 miles on it, and is less than 8 years old. i noticed the smell now for many months, which continues to get stronger. i saw that there is a recall for the cars in arizona and nevada, but i live in florida, where it can get pretty hot as well. i believe the problem is with the fuel pump. this problem must be happening quite often with other volvo s60s. the problem may stem from a poorly designed plastic pump housing. i took the car in for the volvo etm warranty program on 08/15/07 thinking that the fuel smell would be corrected when they fixed the emission system problem. the dealer's receipt indicates they performed a fuel induction service because of throtle body dirt, but the fuel smell has only gotten worse. i don't want to have to spend $$$ to have it repaired, when it is a manufacturing defect. what can i do?*cn | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 68000 | 1 | 09/11/2007 |
| My 2001 volvo s60, at 68k miles, had cracks in the fuel pump, causing a strong gas smell due to the leaks. this appears to be a widespread problem with the s60 in particular, since numerous postings have been seen regarding this same problem. when i called the volvo dealership, they knew immediately what the problem was. this is a $1000 repair that is nearly certain from what i have been able to tell. apparently volvo has issued a recall on this problem, but only in arizona and nevada. the idea that the car develops this problem upon entering these states seems amusing. this appears to be an s60 issue, regardless of location. perhaps the recall needs to be expanded to cover all affected models/cars? joel miller *tr | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 89000 | 35 | 06/11/2007 |
| On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada, due to the combination of fuel quality and climate conditions, the fuel pump may, in certain cases, experience a reduced functionality. the most common symptoms would be fuel odor. i live in tennessee and my car does the same thing. we have had over 3 weeks of 100 plus degree temps here. *tr the consumer stated tried replacing the fuel filter, unfortunately that did not solve the problem. the consumer further stated there is evidence of a fuel leak in the gas tank and the vehicle is very hard to start. updated 09/26/07 *tr perm granted via email to release info to mfr on 09/28/2007.pco | |||