Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V033000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V033000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 23,000 affected units, PUMP ELECTRONIC MODULE (PEM) CORROSION, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. this can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. the recall began on february 20, 2008. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.