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Recall 91V-010

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recalled the 1990 Volvo 760 and 3 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).

At a glance

Campaign number
91V-010
Reported
January 8, 1991
Vehicles affected
19,286 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist simultaneously, fuel seepage may occur from the top of the tank.

The risk

Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.

The fix

Retorque sending unit lock ring; replace lock ring gasket if fuel seepage is detected. Note: the only 940 model subject to this recall is the 940se.

Notes from the manufacturer

System: fuel tank sending unit (fuel pump).vehicle dscription: passenger cars equipped with 80 liter fuel tanks.

Affected vehicles