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Volvo 740 Recall 90V165: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

NHTSA campaign 90V165, reported September 6, 1990, 253 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V165VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE,COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL DAMPER.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL DAMPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH B234F (16 VALVE) ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Volvo 7401990