Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. The contact stated that the odor of gasoline fuel was emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel hose was leaking. The hose was replaced however, the contact continued to smell fuel. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and another cracked hose was replaced but to no avail. The contact stated that he cold see gasoline fuel leaking from under the fuel tank whenever refueling the vehicle. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair. He was informed that an exhaust pipe would occasionally strike the fuel tank, causing a stress fracture in the tank. As a result, the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 147,000.
1995 Volvo 850 fuel system problems
13 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 112,750.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 112,750
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage4
- Storage: tank assembly3
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Delivery: fuel pump1
- Delivery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Volvo 850 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Volvo 850 fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, after prolonged exposure to heat, the fuel tank may seep or leak fuel at the points where the heat shield is attached.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Volvo will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if any evidence of fuel seepage or leakage is found. All vehicles will receive new reinforcement bushings at the heat shield attachment points to prevent future leaks. This recall will be conducted as a safety recall in the hot weather states of alabama, arkansas, arizona, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, and utah, and as a service recall in the other 33 states and the district of columbia. The recall began on september 24, 2004. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 04V368000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel tank leaks
This engineering analysis was opened on june 11, 2003, based on 54 reports of fuel tank leaks.the subject vehicles were 1993 through 1996 model year (my) 850 vehicles. Model 850 was also produced in my 1997 and was included in this investigation. Analysis of the data reveals two distinct issues. First, the 1994 through 1997 my vehicles stand out by accounting for 95 percent of the reported leaks.these vehicles share the same fuel tank design (pn 9142618). The 1993 my vehicle uses a different fuel tank design (pn 9141101).secondly, the failures occurred predominantly in hot climates, e.g., california, arizona, texas, florida, georgia, louisiana, etc.testing of fuel tanks from consumer vehicles at the vehicle research and test center confirmed leaks through cracks in the fuel tank wall at a heat shield mounting attachment in the 1994 through 1997 my fuel tanks (pn9142618). Details of the tests are available in test report vrtc-dcd3060.volvo will conduct a safety recall on all my 1994 through 1997 vehicles originally sold or registered in the following 17 hot states: ca, az, nm, tx, la, ms, al, ga, sc, fl, nc, tn, ar, ok, ut, nv, and hi.all 1994 through 1997 my vehicles in all other states will be remedied under a service campaign.the remedy for both the recall and service campaign is to install a new bushing at each heat shield attachment point (3 per tank).also, all tanks (vehicles in all states) will be inspected for fuel seepage at the heat shield attachment points and volvo will replace any tank showing signs of fuel seepage.the new bushings will prevent heat shield stresses from being transferred to the three heat shield mounting attachments on the fuel tank.the safety recall is filed under the federal safety agency safety recall number 04v368.this investigation is closed.
EA03008
Fuel tank leaks
The office of defects investigation opened thisinvestigation on january 16, 2003.the basis for opening the investigation was 15 consumer reports alleging gasoline leaking from the fuel storage tank.volvo provided 43 additional reports in its response to the preliminary evaluation, 4 of which were duplicates of the 15 odi reports. This investigation has been upgraded for further study.
PE03003
What 1995 Volvo 850 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. The contact stated after receiving repairs for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v368000 (component: fuel system, gasoline: storage), the vehicle was still experiencing a fuel leakage. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer after it failed to pass a smog test, as a result of an evop leakage. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that they had already performed the recall repairs and could not find anything else wrong with the vehicle. Since the problem persisted, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer a third time, which diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact decided to take the vehicle to a local mechanic for a second opinion who stated that all of the prior diagnosis were incorrect, and that the actual problem was the vent hose that was attached to the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 116,007.
My 1995 volvo 850 developed a gas tank leak at a heat shield attachment. This is the same defect that LED to a safety recall of volvo 850's in certain southern states and a service recall in the other states in 2004 (see recall campaign 04v368000). I was never provided notice of this recall, and volvo now refuses to pay for the necessary replacement of the gas tank--a substantial expense apparently caused by a safety defect that the company failed to remedy. I am having a new gas tank put in by a volvo dealer today. In researching this problem on the internet, I saw that other affected volvo owners did not receive any notification of the recall from volvo.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. The contact noticed fuel leaking on the floor of his garage underneath the vehicle. Through research, he discovered the federal safety agency action number ea03008, the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v368000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that since the failures were identical, his VIN should be included and the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 117,900. Updated 01/08/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. The contact noticed gas leaking from the fuel tank. The dealer stated that the leaked occurred where the heat shield was attached. There is a recall fuel system, gasoline: storage (the federal safety agency campaign id #04v368000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 112,750 and current mileage was 113,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 volvo 850. He noticed a gas smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. He stated that gas leaks from the gas tank when he fills it up. He has not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer. The current and failure mileage was 132,000.
Consumer received a recall notice for 1995 volvo 850 in which she sold. Consumer wants the new owner contacted in reference to the recall.***no answer required***. *mr before the consumer sold the vehicle she complained of a gas odor, but the dealer always stated there was nothing wrong.
Gas was leaking onto the ground due to heat shield being punctured.
I purchased a used vehicle and filled the tank full until auto pump kicked off, drove less than 1 mile home and parked in the garge. The next morning, garage filled with gas fume odor, no visible leak, researched hayned repair manual, found access cover to fuel tank sending unit and fuel pump inside vehicle, removed covers, found fuel leak at fuel pump cover.
Consumer saw/smelled fuel leaking from the fuel tank. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Questions about the 1995 Volvo 850 fuel system
Does the 1995 Volvo 850 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Volvo 850, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Volvo 850 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 112,750 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Volvo 850 fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V368000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volvo 850 have the most fuel system problems?
The Volvo 850 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1996 (26 complaints), 1994 (14 complaints) and 1995 (13 complaints).
Other 1995 Volvo 850 problems
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