NHTSA Recall 91V010000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V010000; Date: Jan. 8, 1991
Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Volvo 760; 1990 Volvo 760; 1989 Volvo 780; 1990 Volvo 780; 1991 Volvo 940; 1991 Volvo Coupe
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 19,286
Recall Summary:
If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist simultaneously, fuel seepage may occur from the top of the tank.
How to Fix:
Retorque sending unit lock ring; replace lock ring gasket if fuel seepage is detected. Note: the only 940 model subject to this recall is the 940se.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank sending unit (fuel pump). Vehicle dscription: passenger cars equipped with 80 liter fuel tanks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 1991
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