The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V147000·Announced 2010-04-16

Volvo Recalls 2010 XC90 Vehicles for Fuel Line Leak Risk

Volvo is recalling 2010 XC90 vehicles because a fuel line leak could cause a fire near the right front wheel. Owners should contact a dealer for a free inspection and replacement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that can lead to a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Volvo Cars of N.A. LLC. is recalling certain model year 2010 XC90 vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect where a leak may develop in the fuel line between the line and a connector.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can lead to a fire at the right front wheel. Owners may detect a fuel odor if a leak is present.

Dealers will inspect the date code printed on the fuel line and replace the fuel pressure line if it falls within the recalled range, free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2010. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLVO XC90
Brand
VOLVO
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
2,494

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XC90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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