2004 Volvo S40 Fuel system Problems

“Car is stalling out while driving down the road engine light came on when put on machine error given is fuel pressure. The fuel pressure was checked and was at correct pressure for the car. I have replaced fuel censer and car ran fine for 2 days then same issue with same error the fuel controller has a corroded pen I tried to call Volvo they are telling me there is nothing they can do when I can clearly see the year make and model have had a recall for the exact issue that I am having with this car. …”

“On certain Volvo vehicles, insufficient sealing of the fuel pump electronic module may lead to water ingress corrosion, possibly causing the unit to fail. This may result in increased, decreased, or loss of fuel pressure. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a collision or serious physical injury. Correction: dealers should replace and relocate the fuel pump electronic module. …”

“I got new car in nov 2003 of the year 2004 model. It feels like one has to put foot on brakes all the way to apply. It is progressively getting worse. In dec 2005, while existing from highway we meet an accident as it did not stop where it was suppose to stop. Volvo dealer top the break fluid during maintenance. But did not solve the problem. We got new brake pads from Volvo dealer and changed along with brake discs in 2009. But, it did not solve the problem. In the morning, it will not break unless one has to put foot on pedal few times. …”

“I live in texas. I own a Volvo. 2004 s-40. Apparently have been several recalls on Volvo s-40's pertaining to the gasoline fuel pumps. These recalls only apply to certain states up north. I did speak to a customer service representative (bart) at Volvo. I feel like I am involved in a cat an mouse game when I talk to him. He says my VIN number is not involved in the recall. I told him it probably would not be involved in the recall since Volvo has only involved states up north. That was the purpose of my call. How is it that auto company's are allowed to get away with these glitches? …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S40. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled. The check engine and battery indicators illuminated when the failure occurred, and the vehicle veered to the right. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The failure occurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified and advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 08v033000 (fuel system, gasoline). A diagnostic test indicated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. …”