Volvo is recalling 23,000 of the 2004 to 2006 model year S40 sedans and V50 sport wagons in the U.S. because they may have a faulty seal that will cause corrosion in the fuel pump.
In all, Swedish automaker, which is owned by Ford Motor Co., will recall 82,000 of the vehicles worldwide.
The recall is regional in the U.S. involving Volvo cars and sport wagons 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.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that with certain vehicles sold or currently registered the 20 states and D.C., reoccurring, long term exposure to certain environmental conditions such as salty-wet conditions, it is possible for 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, NHTSA reports.
The failing fuel pump can cause the check engine light to come on or may cause the vehicle to stall and fail to start, according to NHTSA.
Volvo has not reported any accidents connected with the fuel pump flaw.
Volvo dealers will repair the fuel pump when recall begins. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1551 or NHTSA at 1-800-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).
