NHTSA recall 91V-010 (91V010000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 8, 1991 - about 19,286 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V010000
Also written as: 91V-010
Reported: January 8, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~19,286
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED. NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-010 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo 760 - 1990

Volvo 940 - 1991

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.

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