VOLVO V40 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V424000

Make Model Year
VOLVO V40 2003
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2004-01-28 2003-10-24 2003-10-30

Production Dates: 2002-05-07 - 2003-05-05

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R128

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15067

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A V-CLAMP TO THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Notes

VOLVO RECALL NO. R128.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.