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 10/19/2000 to 06/07/2004 | 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 - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 151000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc70. while parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but as advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was included in an extended warranty but the vehicle had already exceeded the mileage requirements. the failure mileage was 151,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 151000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc70. while parked the contact notice a fuel odor. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer stated the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer stated the vehicle was included in an extended warranty but the vehicle exceeded the mileage limit. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 151,000. ds | |||
| 06/05/2011 | 129600 | ||
| My 2004 volvo xc70 died twice night and once during the day while driving at high speed on two crowded highways around new york city. the engine totally shut off, the lights went out and luckily i was going fast enough to roll over to the shoulder. this is a car i keep regularly maintained at a volvo dealer service center as well. someone made me aware of a volvo customer blog where several other people had the same problem. | |||
| 08/25/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc70. the contact received a recall notification associated with the nhtsa campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the contact scheduled an appointment for the vehicle to be repaired under the recall. the contact traveled 55 miles each way and upon arrival at the dealer, she was advised that the part was unavailable and the vehicle was not repaired. the contact experienced the identical problem on a separate occasion with the same dealer. the third attempt for the recall repair; the contact had taken the vehicle to a different dealer where the recall remedy was performed; however, after the repair fuel was leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. the manufacturer was notified and they informed that the dealer would correct the recall remedy repair. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 12/05/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I have 70k miles on my 2004 volvo xc70 and noticed strong gasoline smell from the gas tank area. the car often would not start, especially if parked on the incline. upon inspection, an independent mechanic found a gasoline leak around the gas pump area and suggested to fix it as a safety hazard. the gas pump pipe has a crack in it. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2008 | 58850 | 1 | |
| Multiple check engine lights but no clear issue discovered. now the car vibrates when i start driving it and at times i can floor the gas pedal and not go over 20 mph. i am told it is the fuel pump that needs replacing though it did not show up as an issue from the check engine light diagnosis. also, spark plugs were changed in sept 0'7 yet were changed again at the 60k check up two weeks ago. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/19/2009 | 95000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc70. the contact experienced difficulty starting the engine. she made several attempts before the engine started and then heard a loud noise followed by excessive vibration. immediately, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. the driver smelled a strong odor of fuel when the vehicle was in operation. in addition, there was a small amount of fuel spilling onto the ground from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the fuel pump failed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 95,000. updated 2/20/09 *cn the mechanic stated the main fuel pump had a crack at the housing. updated 02/23/09. *jb | |||