Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
09V483000VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.from 08/07/2002 to 06/11/2004V (Vehicle)15873301/15/2010ODIVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.12/18/200912/18/2009
Defect SummaryVolvo 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesVolvo 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
23-3104/16/200810023657New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08. *nj01/22/2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
28-7401/03/200828-7410022612Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08. *nj09/12/2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-1662905/15/200910030359Volvo: 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 pr09/24/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
04/08/2010104000
 My 2003 volvo xc90 has been to the dealer several times including over 3 times for same problem when i purchased the vehicle in 2006. all recalls have been fixed, front axle, wipers etc. i have purchased 4 sets of tires, tires boston volvo installed and my 17 year old son received a complete blow out because wrong size tires. i continue taking to same dealer and since owning the car have had the same noises in front of car. boston volvo has stated in october and since owning the vehicle can find nothing wrong, april diagnosed with need new drive shaft after having car for 2 days but could not really fine anything but drive shaft. a strong fuel smell stated fuel pump does not need to be corrected. i need new muffler and taking to my own mechanic the real issue is transmission service urgent and need new transmission.volvo did not diagnose this problem and my son is driving the car! my son is driving a lemon that is a danger to himself. taking to volvo does nothing, they cannot even diagnose and give wrong info given to me. i am currently up to over $8,000 in damages and still owe on this lemon. i need new transmission, muffler, still car vibrates and front end noises from whining, thumping etc.
01/01/20101500001
 Cracked fuel pump. strong gas smell. there was a recall for several volvos. my particular volvo was not on the recall list. i'm experiencing the same problems as the other 136,000 recalled volvos for cracked fuel pumps. i sure there are several out there. please extend the recalled vehicles. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07/31/20091
 2003 volvo xc90. consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs *tgw the consumer had already experienced the failure, prior to receiving the recall notice. *jb
09/24/200967131
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo xc90. the contact stated that while driving she smelled a strong odor of fuel emanating from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility, and the fuel pump was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 67131.