Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that fuel was seeping from the tank near the pump and onto the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
2001 Volvo S60 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that a gasoline odor was prominent around the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,489.
The interior of my vehicle has a strong smell of gasoline. We are aware of the recall 220 in 2010. My vehicle was registered in the district of columbia in 2010 yet the manufacturer indicates that it is not eligible for the recall based on the fact that it was originally purchased in new york, a state not made part of this recall. {if the language in the recall bulletin states that the vehicle should have been sold or registered in these states, volvo should not interpret this to mean where the vehicle was originally purchase especially given the fact that the on the date of the recall the vehicle was registered in the district of columbia a state authorized by the recall to receive a mandatory replacement} should I await a fire to erupt before escalating this matter to get repairs under this recall?
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s50. The contact stated that before entering the vehicle, he noticed a fluid leaking from under the vehicle and a gasoline smell on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel tank had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that while driving fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was found that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The failure mileage on the vehicle was 150,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the fuel pump was fractured and leaking fuel. The contac referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
I brought my car from someone in february, and it was running perfect. Now there is a gas smell, a smell that smells so bad I'm scared to drive because it might catch fire. I notice the smell before my birthday. My bday is 9/12, and now it jus had gotten worse. I don't thing I should be at fault for this problem. I don't have money to get it fixed. The dealer wants 1,095$ to fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s-60. The contact stated that there were strong gasoline fuel fumes coming from the outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that there was a possible fuel pump defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the VIN contact's was not included in the recall. The failure and the current mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pump was fractured and leaking fuel.the contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall because the contact did not reside in one of the states affected by the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 185,000. Updated 12/14/12 *bf updated 12/18/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated the vehicle had a strong smell of gasoline. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised that the smell of gasoline was from caused buy the same failure as described in the recall, but the contact's vehicle was not included. The VIN was not available. The current and the failure mileages were 128,900.
Making a left turn, changing lanes, slowing down. Engine revved up to near maximum. I was able to control the vehicle. After engine returned to normal speed, no further problems until 12/14/11. On that date, a repeat of the surge. I have owned this car for 7 years. These incidents happened only after the last service at the dealer.
Defective fuel pump started leaking as described in the federal safety agency action number pe09039. The consumer believed the leak was due to a defective fuel pump part, that developed cracks because the vehicle was in a location with extreme climates and temperature cycling as described in recall 09v483000. The mechanic found gas leaking from the top plastic portion of the fuel pump assembly flange. Updated 12/15/11.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the smell of fuel emitted from the rear passenger compartment. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number : 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure and the current mileages were 156,000. ..updated 12/12/11 *bf updated 12/13/11
Fuel tank overflows before tank is full and spills fuel on drvier and ground. Happens constantly each time I try to fill the tank. Bought the vehicle with the problem, but I was not apprised by the previous owner. Checked the internet and the problem is very common among volvo vehicles, especially this model. Volvo refuses to issue a recall and instead wants customers to pay for the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline smell coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and where the contact was advised that the fuel pump was leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump), but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 108,895.
There is a strong fuel odor at the rear of my 2001 volvo s60. It is stronger when I have a full tank of gas. I found out that there is a recall for this exact problem (odi # 09v483000) so I took it to a dealership to have it fixed. They confirmed that my fuel pump is leaking but said the recall expires after 150k miles. My car has 161k miles on it. I called volvo and they also said my vehicle is no longer covered.
I have a 2001 volvo s60 with a fuel leak on top of the fuel pump assembly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volvo s60. The vehicle was parked in a residential garage when the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel from the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was moved to a different location due to the safety hazard. The authorized dealer was notified and they refused to repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle exceeded the mileage specified in the recall. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer one year ago for a recall associated with the fuel pump under the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v152000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and the vehicle was not repaired at that time because the defect was not present. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 175,000.
I had an oil change and soon thereafter, I noticed that the car has a strong smell of gasoline. This has been happening for a week and I am afraid to drive the car. This is my only car and I need to know if there is a recall on this since there seem to be a good number of complaints.
I have a 2001 s60 volvo, with 190,000 miles on it. Fuel has been leaking from the rear of vehicle. I found out that volvo has a recall on the problem-- the federal safety agency(09v483000). The local dealer said the car was out of warranty and they would not replace the cracked fuel pump housing under this recall. Is there a time limit or miles limit on a safety recall.*4/28/2010 cw
2001 volvo s60. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking fuel and had to be towed to a repair shop.
Leak on fuel pump, we had to replace leaking fuel pump but paid ahead. Need to know how to send the invoice for reimbursement since there is a recall on this model. Recall #07v152000 volvo s60 2001.
2001 volvo s60 - gas leak from above the fuel tank. Strong gas odor, discovered fuel dripping down side of tank under vehicle on passenger's side. Drove for at least 2 weeks or more before I figured out it was my car that creating that gas smell at lights (only noticed when window was down). Until vehicle began leaking a lot of gas and odor was over powering. Was told volvo's "extended warranty" would not cover the defective fuel pump because the "extended warranty" was only for 10 years or 150,000 miles. Had vehicle repaired at my expense. One day after repair an even worse gas leak appeared under vehicle on driver's side above rear gas tank. Not resolved as of date of complaint. Puddle of gas under vehicle. Gas odor strong really afraid to drive it back to the mechanic. Additional complaint: intermittent lurching or surging of same volvo s60 at low speeds shortly after starting. It lunges forward and then pulls back with no depressing of accelerator. It is a manual transmission so the lurching is very alarming considering no additional depression of the accelerator is happening when it randomly lunges forward. Usually stops lunging after 10 minutes of driving.
Vehicle is hard to start, coupled with a strong fuel smell emitting from the fuel tank fill neck.
Strong fuel smell from rear of car and pump leaking at tank.
I began noticing a strong gasoline odor in my garage. Since no fuel is stored there I knew it was coming from my vehicle, a 2001 volvo s60. I tried to identify a leak source but was unable to do so. The gas smell is strongest at the passenger side front wheel well. I am concerned that at some point a fire may result. I took the car in to a local shop and had it up on a lift. Neither the tech nor I was able to id a leak, but I am still having the strong gas odor.
2001 volvo s60 gas leak at top of gas tank. Strong smell of gas in garage. Gas leak close to exhaust pipe. Leak not large. Small puddle on ground and passenger side of gas tank wet from top of tank down (mid way up tank).
Hard starting and faint smell of fuel, especially in hot weather.
2001 volvo s60 has intermittent surging at highway speeds. At idle, engine RPM drops below 500 and nearly dies.
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