Volvo 850 (1997) – 04V368000

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

1997

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard