NHTSA Recall 04V368000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V368000; Date: Jul. 30, 2004
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Volvo 850; 1995 Volvo 850; 1996 Volvo 850; 1997 Volvo 850
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 226,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Volvo's recall no. 139. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 2004
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