NHTSA recall 03V-424 (03V424000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported October 24, 2003 - about 15,067 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V424000
Also written as: 03V-424
Manufacturer number: R128
Reported: October 24, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~15,067
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS, THERE MAY BE A FUEL LEAK FROM THE FUEL RAIL DUE TO INADEQUATE WELDING.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A V-CLAMP TO THE FUEL RAIL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-424 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo S40 - 2003, 2004

Volvo V40 - 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.