1996 Volvo 960: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jul 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 volvo 960. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the leak was from the fuel rail and the fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle as not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 11/27/2017

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Fuel system · TX

Raw gasoline leaking from manufacture defective fuel rail. Manufacture machined sealed tapet/flanged aluminum seal on fuel rail leaking raw gasoline under high pressure in engine bay. Problem only occurs during engine operation. Raw gasoline is flammable. Fuel rail deliver system part of emissions system. Occupants may or not notice gasoline smell (noxious fumes) during operation inside cabin. Manufacturer recall advised.

Filed Oct 8, 2012 · Fuel system · 166,800 miles · TX

Raw gasoline leaking from manufacture defective fuel rail. Manufacture machined sealed tapet/flanged aluminum seal on fuel rail leaking raw gasoline under high pressure in engine bay. Problem only occurs during engine operation. Raw gasoline is flammable. Fuel rail deliver system part of emissions system. Occupants may or not notice gasoline smell (noxious fumes) during operation inside cabin. Manufacturer recall advised.

Filed Jan 23, 2011 · Fuel system · 136,511 miles · TX

Leaking fuel rail - our 1996 volvo 960, which was bought new and serviced regularly by volvo mechanics, developed a bad fuel odor inside the cabin, and, when I opened the hood, it was apparent that it had a serious gasoline leak, which was mode worse when the engine was hot. I tried to find the leak, but couldn't find any fuel lines leaking. We took it to our local volvo mechanic, and he said it was the fuel rail, and said that it was quite common on that model. I asked him if it was dangerous, and he looked at me like I was a complete dummy! We had the fuel rail replaced, at great expense, of course, but I couldn't have my family at risk daily in the car. There appears not to be a recall, but I am having one of the local personal injury attorneys look into the situation. Surely there is a bulletin out on this dangerous situation!

Filed Nov 21, 2006 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · WA

For the past year my car has been reeking of gasoline fumes, normally in the morning when cold starting, but would occur periodically throughout the day. The smell was so overwhelming that I could not turn the heater on in the car, and would have to put the windows down in the car while driving down the road to try to rid the car of fumes. I took the car to the volvo dealer and left it with them for days. They assured me it was a accumulation of something in the vent system, and they cleaned that out. The problem still existed. I finally took it to another mechanic who found the problem. The fuel rail. The end piece would allow fuel to virtually spill out. Please refer to this web site which describes this potentially dangerous situation in detail: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/960_90info.html#960b6300fuelrailleakageproblems my car was a potential time bomb. Not only did volvo not find the problem, but when my new mechanic found the problem it took my mechanic three trips to volvo in order to have them order the correct parts as volvo no longer manufacturers that particular part - hmmmm....I wonder why. This could have caused a horrible situation, especially with my children in the vehicle. We experienced sore throats, and froze to death on cold mornings not being able to turn the heater on due to being fumigated with gasoline fumes. *nm

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · TX

Fuel smell.

Filed Mar 31, 2004 · Fuel system · 69,051 miles · MO

The consumer stated that there was a strong chemical fume smell inside the passenger cabin coming from the engine compartment. The dealer stated sorry, nothing could be done. The vehicle was running without warranty. *ak the fuel rail aluminum housing was leaking where it was a crimped together at the ends. Gas was leaking when the vehicle was cold at the firewall and gas fumes were escaping through the vents inside the vehicle.