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Recall 139 - Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement: Overview

NO: 23-24

DATE: 9-23-2004

MODEL: 854/855

M.YEAR: 1994-1997

CHASSIS:
(NOTE: RETAILERS MUST CONFIRM VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY)

SUBJECT:
Recall Campaign 139
Inspecting the Fuel Tank and Installing Rubber Dampers.

REFERENCE:
SMB 23-139/ PB 23 - 139

DESCRIPTION:

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (Volvo) has decided that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year 1994-1997 Volvo 850 vehicles.





In certain cases, after prolonged exposure to extreme heat, the fuel tank may develop seepage at the heat shield attachment. This is because the heat shield attachment locations may not meet certain Volvo specifications. When this occurs, a fuel odor may be present. Fuel seepage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.





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