Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC Recall: Many 2001-2005 Volvo Models
December 31, 2009 | Author: TSR Injury Law
Volvo issued a recall December 17, 2009 on certain models of Volvos equipped with a defective fuel pump flange. If the flange cracks, it could lead to a fuel leak and be a fire hazard. The recall is for vehicles sold or registered in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and the United States Territories. The hot climate and temperature cycling over time, have resulted in cracked flanges. This recall involves more than 130,000 vehicles.
Models Recalled:
- 2001-2005 S80
- 2001-2004 V70
- 2001-2004 S60
- 2001-2004 XC70
- 2003-2005 XC90
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel system and install a modified design of the fuel pump, if necessary, free of charge. The recall begins January 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Number: 09V483000
Additional Contact Information: You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle safety hotline, 1-888-327-4236 (TYY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
This information is provided as a service of TSR Injury Law, a personal injury law firm serving the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota. To speak with a Minnesota Car Accident Lawyer, call 612-362-0000.
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