Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2004 Volvo XC70

I just bought a 2004 Volvo Xc70 station wagon and it seems to be leaking from the fuel pump which from my understanding is a recall. I bought this vehicle thinking because it was a Volvo it was going to be a safe car for my children and I. If you can contact me and let me know if you can help me I would greatly appreciate it my number is 331-208-8135.

Fuel pump needs to be replaced.

Park the car and smell gas did some more research and how to set the fuel pump is leaking gas out of the car on the street and sad doesn't have gas pressure and it leaks gas under the back seat.

Although the 'cracked fuel pump flange' recall service (Volvo recall r220, NHTSA 09v-483) was previously performed on my vehicle, the Volvo Xc70 has an additional 'fuel sending unit' on the driver's side of the car. This additional fuel component has a similarly formed flange which also develops a crack. Even though the units are similarly composed and both in the same environment, I have been told the auxiliary fuel sending unit is not covered under Volvo recall 220. Exactly as described in the fuel pump recall, the crack in the driver's side fuel sending unit allows gasoline to constantly ooze through the crack and slowly pour onto the ground and puddle. If a fuel pump flange crack allowing gasoline to pour onto the ground was cause for a recall, why is the exact same problem in the auxiliary fuel sending unit not also a cause for recall?.

Tl- the contact own 2004 Volvo Xc70. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was an abnormal smell detected from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Dr.

The fuel pump began leaking fuel in hot weather. It leaks both if the car is being driven or if it's stationary. There is an existing recall that seems to cover this issue. It is referred to as "recall 220" in Volvo's documentation. The original recall limits the affected vehicles to ones which were originally purchased in specific u. S. States. This is oddly arbitrary considering cars can be moved around and warm weather isn't exclusive to any specific location. I've attempted to contact the manufacturer and the NHTSA but am immediately shut down due to my VIN not being listed in their database. Volvo issued documentation to their service locations on how to visually inspect a vehicle to determine if it's affected. I performed those steps and believe my vehicle fits the guidelines for the recall.

Started smelling gasoline when driving, and noted dripping under gas tank when parked. I removed the fuel pump cover in the floorboard, and there is a leak in the top of the fuel pump, that drips constantly while the ignition is on. This has been reported before, but my VIN is not listed as one of the usual suspects.

The problem is this happened to my Volvo too see recall below. . It is not right that only certain VIN had the recall when my fuel pump is cracked too! this seems to be a defect on all 2004 Xc70s and not just vehicles in the south. When I found out about the problem, I googled it and 100s of complaints are on blog sites. The government needs to demand Volvo recall all 2004s with this problem. In michigan we have extreme temps in weather too! gas fumes were leaking in my backseat where the kids sit. Someone could have died! I want a recall on all Volvo's having this problem. Volvo needs to take care of all the cars not just some of them. Doing the ones only in the south is a joke! even my mechanic couldn't believe it. The NHTSA is suppose to protect all consumers! here is the recall that my vehicle was not part of but its the same issue and problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, Xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, California, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u. S. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.

I smelled gasoline fumes in car when the car was in motion, on a city street, and immediately took car to my Volvo mechanic. They told me it was a cracked fuel pump. Cost me $723. 55 out of pocket to repair. Bought the car on 02/14/2015 and this repair was on 09/24/2015; just over seven months of ownership! I researched, and saw there was a recall on this issue, and called Volvo about it. Volvo said they would not honor recall notice on my car because I was not located in one of the states specified in the recall notice. Totally unfair!! obviously, this problem occurred in my Volvo in the state of colorado, which has temperature fluctuations from below 0deg f to over 95deg f throughout the seasons. I am very unhappy and feel I am not the only Volvo owner who has run across this geographical disparity contained in Volvo's recall notice. I want a reimbursement, and, although my mechanic is not a Volvo dealer, he has been in business for over 25 years, and specifically works on Volvo vehicles only. I purchased the vehicle from pedersen Volvo in fort collins, CO, on February 14, 2015, and the service manager chris said he also would contact Volvo for assistance. They were unable to help me as Volvo maintained the stipulation of vehicle geographical area. My repair mechanic is carl duke Volvo repair, fort collins, colorado.

About 2 weeks ago, I suspected fuel leak in my car. It is garaged. I did not take it seriously as it was on and off - at least in my detection. I took it to a mechanic anyway - and he performed inspections and "tightened retaining ring for left side sender" and asked me to "watch" for any further incidents. On Tuesday this week I filled glass to the brim in hopes of knowing more about this leak issue and left in my garage overnight. On Wednesday morning when I opened my garage door to leave to work, the fuel stench was intense. I moved my car out from my garage and noticed a small puddle of fuel on the driver side rear. Without understanding the risk I was getting into, I drove the car to work - luckily with no incidents. Called my mechanic and he rightfully suggested me to tow it to his shop - which I did. He called later and said that I have a hairline leak on the "sender line" and I need to replace the entire fuel pump unit - and said it would cost me $880 [l&p] - of course, with Volvo parts. I just completed it this morning - and just have driven my car out from the shop [he replaced just the driver side fuel sender unit - at a cost ~$575]. Back home, I was researching and came across a recall notice from Volvo for this same issue. Unfortunately I did not get any notice of this recall - but was told by the Volvo rep [when I called them] that this issue has been addressed on my car earlier during a regular dealer inspection. She asked me to file my case again - and currently awaiting a response from Volvo. I am disappointed - not much about the cost but the risk that I put myself and my family into - without knowing or being aware of this recall notice. Of all the car manufacturers, I would have expected Volvo to let us know about this - as safety is [apparently] synonymous with their brand name.

Found out today that my car has a crack in the fuel pump after smelling gas the last few days. There was a recall for 2001-2005 Xc70's (Jan. 2010) where the fuel pump can develop cracks in the flange when exposed to hot temps and (thermal cycling) combined with varying fuel grades. Checked with the dealer and was told connecticut was not one of the states covered by this recall. Why not and have there been other complaints from states not covered in the original recall. A car fire can be a definite result of this fuel leak and should be covered in all states.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc70. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times. The check engine light illuminated while the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000 and the current mileage was 182,000.