NHTSA Recall 09V483000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 158,733 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Volvo S60.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V483000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R220 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | December 18, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
Safety risk
If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Notes
Volvo safety recall no. R220.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V483000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo S60 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Volvo S80 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Volvo V70 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Volvo XC70 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Volvo XC90 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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.