VOLVO V50 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | V50 | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2006-06-05 | 2006-04-24 | 2006-04-26 |
Production Dates: 2003-02-21 - 2005-06-15
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R158
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16175
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH T5 TURBO ENGINES, THE POLYAMIDE TUBE IN THE FUEL LINE IS SENSITIVE TO THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE AREA WHERE THE TURBO/EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOCATED.
THIS MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN FUEL LINE LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FUEL LINE MATERIAL TO TEFLON FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.
VOLVO RECALL NO. R158. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
