NHTSA recall 99V-035 (99V035000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 25, 1999 - about 3,632 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V035000
Also written as: 99V-035
Manufacturer number: 93
Reported: February 25, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~3,632
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SEDANS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL FILTER BRACKET CONFIGURATION MARGINS ARE INSUFFICIENT.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILTER PROTECTION BRACKET.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-035 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo S70 - 1999

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