| Vehicle |
1996 VOLVO 850 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
7/30/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/24/2004 |
| # Affected |
226,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
VOLVO'S RECALL NO. 139.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 VOLVO 850 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 27, 2021 - 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Inspecting the Fuel Tank and Installing Rubber Dampers.
Dec 27, 2021 - 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Service Campaign 140: Inspecting the Fuel Tank and Installing Rubber Dampers.
Oct 13, 2020 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
Oct 13, 2020 - 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
Sep 14, 2020 - 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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