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 | |||||
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| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||||
| 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, 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| We to have a 2003 s60 with a very bad fuel smell. we bought it used in 2006 from a volvo dealer in cary, nc. of course, when i called volvo and gave them the vin #, they said that we were not covered. our certified pre owned status expired in feb. of this year. i really don't want to spend $700+ to get something fixed that has been a recurring problem for volvo. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2008 | 94000 | 1 | |
| On 12 dec, 2008, my 2003 volvo s60 stalled with no warning while traveling on a busy highway at 60 mph. i pulled to safety (vehicle was in limp home mode) and had the vehicle towed to the dealership (park place volvo). since the vehicle started right back up and presented no codes, i was told there was nothing wrong and given a bill for $418 (for tow and diagnostic check). approx. 1 month later, vehicle presented same problem; it stalled, without warning, while driving... creating a great safety risk for the second time. i had vehicle towed again to same dealership, and since vehicle started right back up with no codes, i was told there was nothing wrong. dealership could not get vehicle to duplicate problem on either occasion. however, to appease me, dealership did replace accelerator pedal...vehicle still presents same stalling issue, and intermittently goes into limp home mode for no apparent reason. this will undoubtedly cause a serious accident, as it is obvious, from the numerous complaints on this issue, that this is a mass defect. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 42500 | 4 | 04/01/2003 |
| The car stalled repeatedly while the engine was idling. all power was lost making the car very difficult to steer and brake. i nearly got into several accidents the engine stalled while: 1) stopped at a red light 2) while shifting gears on the highway 3) while shifting gears in heavy traffic i took the car to the dealership 4 times before the problem correctly fixed. the following items were replaced but did not fix the problem: 1) fuel pump 2) map sensor (replaced 2 times) neither of these fixes worked. the problem was corrected after modifying the software on the computer board. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2003 volvo s60 sedan. consumer states receipt of letter from volvo regarding extended warranty notice informing her that the vehicle has been fitted with a faulty fuel pump *tgw the consumer stated instead of a recall, volvo suggested that the consumer only take the vehicle in for repairs if she smelled gas or had a gas leak. the consumer stated volvo was willing to put her life at risk rather than fixing the problem up front. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/24/2005 | 47565 | 02/01/2003 | |
| Dt: contact statds 2003 volvo cut off whilegoing 60 mph. car completely lost power in the middle lane. it was towed ,and they kept it for 3 days. consumer picked it up on 7-16-05. the dealer replaced the battery. nine days later on 7-24-05 the car completely quit again. they called heconsume r at home and told her they thought it was a fuel pressure issue. her car has been in the shop 2 times previously for hesitation and delays, and they kept telling her it was chip related .the last two incidents occurred at relative higher speeds than the first time. car has been in the shop for one week, and she did hear from the service dealership last night. he told her he thought it was a fuel pressure issue and he was going to call in a specialist. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 7000 | 1 | 05/30/2003 |
| Manufacturer defect for fuel tank vapor leak on 2003 volvo s60 t5. dealer stated a seperated plastic weld seam on tank was realeasing strong fuel vapors. potential risk for vapors to ignite? *la | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||
| 08/19/2007 | 63000 | 6 | 04/15/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo s60. while driving 35 mph, the entire vehicle began to shake, the service engine light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. the weather conditions were rainy at the time of failure. the failure occurred in the middle of the road. the contact pulled off the highway and the vehicle restarted after 2-3 minutes. the dealer replaced the fuel pressure sensor, but the failure persists. the powertrain was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 63,000. | |||