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Safety recall · 73V163000

Fuel system: fuel rail Volvo recall

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on August 6, 1973. It covers about 12,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
73V163000
Reported
Aug 6, 1973
Vehicles
12,000
Area
Fuel system

Contacts

Volvo campaign no n/a. Possibility that the fuel supply hose connecting thefuel supply pipe to the cold start valve (injector) on certain fuel injectedmodels could have the incorrect inside diameter which in turn could result ineventual fatique and possible fuel leakage. If fuel leakage does occur, thereis danger of fire starting in the engine compartment. (Correct by inspectingandinstalling a new hose with proper specifications).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 73V163000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1973 Volvo 14203-
1973 Volvo 14403-
1973 Volvo 14504-

Questions

Is the 73V163000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 73V163000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 73V163000 announced?

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported it to NHTSA on August 6, 1973. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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