| Make : VOLVO | Model : S40 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020507 - 20030505 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V424000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040128 | Date Received by ODI: 20031024 | Date Added to Database: 20031030 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R128 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 15067 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A V-CLAMP TO THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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