Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V028000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 57,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Under adverse conditions of high ambient temperatures, pressures and fuel volatility, fuel may surge when the fuel filler cap is removed in a certain manner. Under these same conditions the involved vehicles may develop vapor lock.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install a baffle in the fuel filler neck to prevent fuel surge and install a new pressure control valve, which will bring about a lower vent pressure. This will be done at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V028000

Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-01-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:pipe:filler:neck

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 57,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Under adverse conditions of high ambient temperatures, pressures and fuel volatility, fuel may surge when the fuel filler cap is removed in a certain manner. Under these same conditions the involved vehicles may develop vapor lock.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will install a baffle in the fuel filler neck to prevent fuel surge and install a new pressure control valve, which will bring about a lower vent pressure. This will be done at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-inv9-5uxq-xvef

NHTSA ID: 79V028000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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