Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V137000 Reported April 24, 2006

Fuel line

Volvo Car Usa, Llc · N/A · 16,175 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V137000
Manufacturer Campaign
R158
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
16,175
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 24, 2006

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

This may potentially result in fuel line leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 06V137000 or campaign R158.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V137000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V137000?

NHTSA recall 06V137000 was issued by Volvo Car Usa, Llc on April 24, 2006. It addresses: Fuel line. The recall affects approximately 16,175 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volvo Car Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V137000 or the manufacturer campaign number R158. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.