NHTSA Recall 06V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V137000; Date: Apr. 24, 2006
This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Volvo S40; 2005 Volvo S40; 2006 Volvo S40; 2004 Volvo V50; 2005 Volvo V50; 2006 Volvo V50
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 16,175
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. R158. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 5, 2006
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