NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

0.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
195,667 miles

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2002 Volvo V70 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2002 Volvo V70 Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 312019

V70

  • 198,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over and inspected the gas cap and the vehicle but found no fuel leaks. The contact stated that the fuel odor was not outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

- Kinigston, NH, USA

problem #2

Feb 272017

V70

  • 225,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, was leaking, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 225,000.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 072014

V70

  • 164,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Volvo V70. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in an around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured and needed to be replaced. Also, the technician notified the contact of recall NHTSA campaign number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to provide any assistance since the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle not repaired. The failure mileage was 164,000.

- Bruce, FL, USA

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