Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, After Prolonged Exposure To Heat, The Fuel Tank May Seep Or Leak Fuel At The Points Where The Heat Shield Is Attached.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
850
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
04V368000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Volvo Will Inspect The Fuel Tank And Replace It If Any Evidence Of Fuel Seepage Or Leakage Is Found. All Vehicles Will Receive New Reinforcement Bushings At The Heat Shield Attachment Points To Prevent Future Leaks. This Recall Will Be Conducted As A Safety Recall In The Hot Weather States Of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, And Utah, And As A Service Recall In The Other 33 States And The District Of Columbia. The Recall Began On September 24, 2004. Owners May Contact Volvo At 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Cars Of N.A. Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
226000
Date Owners Notified
20040924
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20040730
Make Campaign Number
139