Fuel system, gasoline: storageRecall 90V-165 · 1990 Volvo 740
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall 90V-165 covers 253 1990 Volvo 740 for a fuel system, gasoline: storage problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
FUEL DAMPER LOCATED BEHIND THE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL RAIL MAY BE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. OVER TIME, THE SOLDER JOINTS COULD ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL TO LEAK.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.
SYSTEM: FUEL DAMPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH B234F (16 VALVE) ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.