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The contact owns a 1996 Volvo 960. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the leak was from the fuel rail and the fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle as not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 09/10/15 updated 11/27/2017
Raw gasoline leaking from manufacture defective fuel rail. Manufacture machined sealed tapet/flanged aluminum seal on fuel rail leaking raw gasoline under high pressure in engine bay. Problem only occurs during engine operation. Raw gasoline is flammable. Fuel rail deliver system part of emissions system. Occupants may or not notice gasoline smell (noxious fumes) during operation inside cabin. Manufacturer recall advised.
Raw gasoline leaking from manufacture defective fuel rail. Manufacture machined sealed tapet/flanged aluminum seal on fuel rail leaking raw gasoline under high pressure in engine bay. Problem only occurs during engine operation. Raw gasoline is flammable. Fuel rail deliver system part of emissions system. Occupants may or not notice gasoline smell (noxious fumes) during operation inside cabin. Manufacturer recall advised.
- Arlington, TX, USA
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