NHTSA recall 09V-477 (09V477000)

fuel system, other recall reported December 15, 2009 - about 5,253 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V477000
Also written as: 09V-477
Manufacturer number: R218
Reported: December 15, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~5,253
Component: fuel system, other

What is being recalled

VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE FUEL LINE RAIL COVER THAT PROTECTS THE FUEL LINES UNDER THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED EXPOSING THE FUEL LINES TO DAMAGE.

Why it is dangerous

DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINES MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE RAIL COVER FOR PROPER ATTACHMENT AND REATTACH IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY 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 09V-477 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo XC60 - 2010

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