NHTSA Campaign 06V137000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Issued by VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. · Reported Apr 24, 2006 · 16,175 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | S40 | 2004 | 16,175 |
| VOLVO | S40 | 2005 | 16,175 |
| VOLVO | S40 | 2006 | 16,175 |
| VOLVO | V50 | 2004 | 16,175 |
| VOLVO | V50 | 2005 | 16,175 |
| VOLVO | V50 | 2006 | 16,175 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V137000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.