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Safety recall · 90V165000

Fuel system: storage Volvo recall

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 6, 1990. It covers about 253 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V165000
Reported
Sep 6, 1990
Vehicles
253
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel damper located behind the fuel line and the fuel rail may be improperly assembled. Over time, the solder joints could allow a small amount of fuel to leak.

The risk

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source,could result in a fire.

The fix

REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.

Contacts

System: fuel damper.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with b234f (16 valve) engines.

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 90V165000.
  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
1990 Volvo 740472F

Questions

Is the 90V165000 recall repair free?

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

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V165000?

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 90V165000 announced?

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 6, 1990. 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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