Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V368000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V368000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 226,000 affected units, VOLVO/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V368000

Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-07-30T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 226,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 139

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xuwh_7p55-qt5p

NHTSA ID: 04V368000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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