1994 Volvo 850 Fuel system Problems

“On june 1, 2004, my 1994 Volvo 850 was leaking gas on my driveway. The car was towed to Volvo village in clearwater for repair and they replaced the gas tank. I paid $790. I learned on 2/1/05 that there was a recall for Volvo 850 for the gas tank, recall r139, involving 226,000 Volvo 850s including my 1994 year. Recall number: 04v368000. Make : Volvo model : 850 year : 1994 manufacturer : Volvo cars of n.a. Llc. …”

“I have had the smell of gas and evidence of leaks at the gas tank for about two years plus. I called Volvo two years ago about the recall (NHTSA # ea03008 from july/2004). I was told that my car VIN does not match the recall. I just had the tank pulled by my mechanic and it is a plastic tank which is leaking from the 3 bolts which attach it to the heat shield- exactly as described in the recall- and it has been operated in a hot weather state(tx). This should be included in this recall. What could possibly exclude this from recall. I am getting the runaround from Volvo.”

“Engine heater block contact surface does not match correctly with the engine block as intended.,vehicle speed control, cold weather condition ice crystals can form at the throttle in the engine intake system, prevent throttle from returning to idle. Fuel system , the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the onto where the heat shield is attached. These are potential problems and need to be fixed no matter if a ticket is opened or not.”

“I have a 1994 Volvo 850. I have a leak where the heat shield is attached to the gas tank. Volvo is well aware of this problem but my VIN does not show the recall. The leak of gas is 100% from the recalled spot heatshield side of the gas tank. This is a safety issue because it could blow back on the exhaust and cause a fire.”

“The contact owns a 1994 Volvo 850 turbo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, fuel leaked from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that the remedy for the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage) was performed seven years ago. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 52,000.”