WASHINGTON, D.C. — Volvo is recalling 23,000 of its S40s and V50s from the 2004-'06 model years because of a problem that may cause the fuel pump electronic module to become corroded, leading to engine problems.
The problem can affect vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
NHTSA says long-term exposure to "certain environmental conditions, such as salty-wet conditions" may cause the pump electronic module to become corroded internally. "This can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine," the federal agency said in its recall summary. "If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash."
Volvo has not yet given the federal government an owner notification schedule for this campaign. NHTSA recommends calling Volvo at (800) 458-1552 for more information. Volvo dealers will replace the module and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion.
What this means to you: If you drive one of the affected Volvo models, better have it checked out ASAP by your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
The problem can affect vehicles sold or registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia.
NHTSA says long-term exposure to "certain environmental conditions, such as salty-wet conditions" may cause the pump electronic module to become corroded internally. "This can cause a faulty signal to the fuel pump, resulting in low or no fuel pressure to the engine," the federal agency said in its recall summary. "If this occurs, the check engine light may illuminate. In some cases, the vehicle may fail to start or may stall, increasing the risk of a crash."
Volvo has not yet given the federal government an owner notification schedule for this campaign. NHTSA recommends calling Volvo at (800) 458-1552 for more information. Volvo dealers will replace the module and install it in a new location to prevent corrosion.
What this means to you: If you drive one of the affected Volvo models, better have it checked out ASAP by your dealer. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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