Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #79V048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V048000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 61,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved vehicles contain a potentially defective pressure control valve in the evaporative emission control system which, through excess pressure over extended periods, could cause metal fatigue and eventually fuel vapors to be emitted into the atmosphere through hairline cracks in the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect the tank and make replacements, if necessary. The valve will be replaced to correct the emission and safety-related problems. Certain vehicles will require installation of a filler inlet fuel trap and a feeder pump to eliminate the possibility of fuel surge and vapor lock.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V048000

Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1979-02-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 61,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The involved vehicles contain a potentially defective pressure control valve in the evaporative emission control system which, through excess pressure over extended periods, could cause metal fatigue and eventually fuel vapors to be emitted into the atmosphere through hairline cracks in the fuel tank.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect the tank and make replacements, if necessary. The valve will be replaced to correct the emission and safety-related problems. Certain vehicles will require installation of a filler inlet fuel trap and a feeder pump to eliminate the possibility of fuel surge and vapor lock.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 79V048000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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