Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V132000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V132000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 121,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. This is caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the drain plug threads. If fuel wetting should occur at the drain plug area, a combustible mixture could result.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V132000

Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-05-30T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 121,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. This is caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the drain plug threads. If fuel wetting should occur at the drain plug area, a combustible mixture could result.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V132000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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