NHTSA Recall 08V033000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V033000; Date: Jan. 28, 2008
If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Volvo S40; 2005 Volvo S40; 2006 Volvo S40; 2004 Volvo V50; 2005 Volvo V50; 2006 Volvo V50
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 23,000
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. This can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on February 20, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. 190. 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: Feb 20, 2008
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