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NHTSA recall 08V033000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Volvo Car USA, LLC

January 28, 2008report date
23,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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…

Why it matters: If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on February 20, 2008.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2004 Volvo S40, 2005 Volvo S40, 2006 Volvo S40, 2004 Volvo V50, 2005 Volvo V50, 2006 Volvo V50.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V033000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.