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  1. #11
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    There is a recall on these fuel pumps (see below). Note that the recall limits vehicles sold or registered in specific states. This was because its considered a 'hot' climate defect. My 2004 v70 wagon was not covered by VIN even though it was covered by model year and model. After talking with my dealer manager and a regional manager I was able to get the cost of replacement covered under the recall even though my VIN did not show me as qualifying. Sure glad I didnt have to do this in the car port - looks like a crappy job.


    VOLVO / S60 2001-2004
    VOLVO / S80 2001-2005
    VOLVO / V70 2001-2004
    VOLVO / XC70 2001-2004
    VOLVO / XC90 2003-2005
    Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Report Receipt Date: DEC 18, 2009
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V483000 NHTSA Action Number: PE09039
    Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 158,733
    Summary:
    VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA AND THE U.S. TERRITORIES. WHEN EXPOSED TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (HOT CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE CYCLING) OVER TIME AND IN COMBINATION WITH VARYING FUEL QUALITY, THE FUEL PUMP CAN DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
    Consequence:
    IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
    Notes:
    VOLVO SAFETY RECALL NO. R220. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

  2. #12
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    Jun 2016
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    Are there any options other than the $400 replacement FULL pump assembly? Can you not buy a pump only and rebuild the assembly yourself?? I have a 850 AWD, pump died and it is a nightmare finding anything cheaper than $400 USD.... meanwhile all the FWD Volvo 850 guys get the $100 replacement options..... grrr!

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