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Feb 1st, 2004, 14:04 | #1 |
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40 Series recalls
All S40 and V40 series cars that are Model Year 2003/4 are being recalled. This only affects the petrol engine versions, as there is a *possible* fuel leak issue. Owners are being contacted by thier Volvo dealers to have the cars checked. If you have not yet been informed then contact your dealer.
Note: There is no safety issue with this. Bob Isaac Forum Admin robert.isaac@volvoclub.org.uk |
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Feb 4th, 2004, 04:08 | #2 |
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RE: 40 Series recalls
I don't know whether or not this is the same problem.
A few weeks before Christmas whilst picking my daughter up, I began to smell fuel, as I was only half a mile from home (foolishly) I decided to continue. I made it home, parked on he drive, left the engine running and lifted the bonnet. I was imediately covered in a fine sparay of atomised fuel. I quickly switched the engine off. On closer inspection I found the the end of the high pressure fuel rail (2.0T) had blown off. The engine compartment was awash with neat fuel. I count myself as extremely lucky that it had not founds its way to the turbo !!! If it is the same problem then how can Volvo say it is NOT a safety issue ? |
Feb 6th, 2004, 01:31 | #3 |
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RE: 40 Series recalls
I received the Volvo recall notification today and YES, it is the same problem that I experienced before Christmas.
What is really disturbing though, is that the notification states that Volvo are not aware of any instances where this problem has become an issue. As my vehicle was off the road for a number of days and Volvo picked-up the hire car costs under warranty. I am amazed that they can make such claims. I would advise anyone with an affected vehicle to take it immediately to your dealer and have it checked. |
Feb 12th, 2004, 01:27 | #4 |
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The wording of there recall campaign letter and press relseases make it sound like a dripping tap. When in fact, failure of the drain valve on the end of the fuel rail results in atomised fuel being sprayed around the engine compartment under high pressure. After writing to Volvo Customer Services, I received a telephone call from them. Apparantly because no vehicles have actually caught fire (yet) They can "honestly claim that no incidents have occured" her words, not mine! |
May 31st, 2004, 12:27 | #5 |
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RE: 40 Series recalls
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Is this all petrol models or just a selected range.? Thanks Matt |
Aug 2nd, 2004, 19:15 | #6 |
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RE: 40 Series recalls
my 2003 V40 2.0 T was affected by this, but I checked today and it had already been recalled and rectified before I purchsed it.
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Apr 21st, 2005, 17:41 | #7 |
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RE: 40 Series recalls
Is it all the petrol cars then or just the turbos?
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Aug 26th, 2005, 16:37 | #8 |
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RE: 40 Series recalls
Any petrol engine with the plastic fuel rail could be affectes i lam lead to beleve.
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Feb 5th, 2006, 19:35 | #9 |
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2004 S40 BF Goodrich Tire Problem
I have 27,000 miles on my 04 S40 and since day 1 I have complained about my car pulling to the right. The steering wheel also shakes. The dealer tells me it is the tires causing the problem and that it is a known issue with BFGoodrich and S40s. and I need to take this up with BFGoodrich. I've "Googled" this with no hits....have you heard of this issue? I would like to get it resolved b4 my 30K mile warranty expires.
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Mar 10th, 2006, 16:33 | #10 |
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S40 Recalls
Does this affect '02 Models?
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