NHTSA Recall 04V368000: Storage (fuel system)
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 226,000 vehicles. It affects 1994–1997 Volvo 850.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V368000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 139 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE |
| Report received | July 30, 2004 |
| Owner notification | September 24, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. This recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo's recall no. 139.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V368000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.