3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Posted on: 1996-08-28
Description
Engine block heaters installed as accessories. The block heater contact surface does not match correctly with the engine block as intended. The block heater could come loose from the engine block, and if being used, could possibly overheat causing damage if it comes in contact with other engine compartment components.
Consequence
Engine compartment damage could occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the block heater and secure the bolts used to install the heater. In some cases, the surface tolerances may be so inappropriate that the heater would need to be replaced with a heater of a modified design.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during august 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS
Posted on: 1995-03-22
Description
Some of the jacks supplied with the vehicles do not have the necessary load capacity.
Consequence
A raised vehicle can fall off the jack increasing the likelihood for personal injury or property damage.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace suspect jacks with a jack meeting the load requirements for these cars.
Notes
System: equipment; jacks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if a new jack is not supplied to the vehicle owner free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Posted on: 2004-07-30
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.
Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. This recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo's recall no. 139.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).