Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V010000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-01-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V010000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Vehicles affected
19,286
Reported to NHTSA
1991-01-08
Owners notified
1991-03-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT (FUEL PUMP).VEHICLE DSCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 80 LITER FUEL TANKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 7601990 1989
Volvo 7801990 1989
Volvo 9401991
Volvo Coupe1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.