Recall 09V483000: Fuel Pump Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Volvo/S60 2001-2004

Volvo/S80 2001-2005

Volvo/V70 2001-2004

Volvo/XC70 2001-2004

Volvo/XC90 2003-2005

MANUFACTURER: Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: December 17, 2009

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V483000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE09039

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 136100

SUMMARY:
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 S80, model year 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 and model year 2003-2005 XC90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and the U.S. Territories. when exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes:
Volvo safety recall No. R220. Owners 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.