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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V033📅 Jan 28, 2008

2004–2006 Volvo S40 & 2004–2006 Volvo V50 recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain vehicles sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, reoccurring, long-term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for the pump electronic module (pem) to become corroded internally. This CAN cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine.

💥 The risk

If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the pem and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion. The recall began on february 20, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V033000
Manufacturer recall #
190
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
23,000
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Owner phone
1-800-458-1552
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 20, 2008
Built
Feb 4, 2003 – Aug 22, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Volvo recall no. 190.customers 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V033 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V033?

2004–2006 Volvo S40 & 2004–2006 Volvo V50. 23,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Volvo dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-458-1552.