Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With T5 Turbo Engines, The Polyamide Tube In The Fuel Line Is Sensitive To The Extreme Temperatures That May Occur In The Area Where The Turbo/Exhaust Manifold Is Located.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
V50
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V137000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
This May Potentially Result In Fuel Line Leakage. Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Change The Fuel Line Material To Teflon Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 5, 2006. Owners May Contact Volvo Cars At 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Cars Of N.A. Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030221
End Of Manufacture
20050615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16175
Date Owners Notified
20060605
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20060424
Make Campaign Number
R158