Recall 04V368000: 1994–1997 Volvo 850

Report received

Jul 30, 2004

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of n.a. Llc.

Potentially affected

226,000vehicles

Model years

1994–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Volvo 85083 complaints
• 1995 Volvo 850111 complaints
• 1996 Volvo 850192 complaints
• 1997 Volvo 850107 complaints