Investigation PE03003: 1993–1996 Volvo 850

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jan 16, 2003

Closed

Jun 11, 2003

Model years

1993–1996

Subject

Fuel tank leaks

Component: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary

The office of defects investigation opened thisinvestigation on january 16, 2003.the basis for opening the investigation was 15 consumer reports alleging gasoline leaking from the fuel storage tank.volvo provided 43 additional reports in its response to the preliminary evaluation, 4 of which were duplicates of the 15 odi reports. This investigation has been upgraded for further study.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1996 Volvo 850192 complaints
• 1995 Volvo 850111 complaints
• 1994 Volvo 85083 complaints
• 1993 Volvo 85073 complaints