NHTSA Campaign 99V035000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. · Reported Feb 25, 1999 · 3,632 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SEDANS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET CONFIGURATION MARGINS ARE INSUFFICIENT.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILTER PROTECTION BRACKET.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO S70 1999 3,632

Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V035000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.