1999 Volvo S80: fuel leak

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volvo s80. While stationary, the vehicle leaked fuel onto the ground. Wallace volvo in stuart, florida diagnosed the vehicle as having a mass air flow failure. The vehicle was repaired by don imports auto service in vero beach, florida. In addition, while driving 2 MPH, the vehicle caught fire underneath the driver's seat. A police report was filed. The contact extinguished the fire with the assistance of a neighbor. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to wallace volvo in stuart, florida. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Apr 4, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,326 miles · MD

Hello, I recently purchased used "99 volvo s80 t6 - VIN [xxx]. A friend was standing next to my parked car last week, started to light a cigarette, and I stopped him because I smelled a strong gasoline vapor. Looking under the car, there was what looked to be about 2 cups of raw gas about 1/2' in and in front of the passenger rear tire. Aside from the obvious loss of a vehicle, we could very easily have become a burn statistic or worse, and that likely would extend to all of the he other people who were standing nearby. At the time. An internet search for "volvo s80 fuel leak" that evening yielded multiple results that indicated this is commonly reported problem on all s-80 models, and that a recall was in effect for 2002 and newer vehicles to replace the fuel pump due to failure with hairline cracks in the nozzle connecting to the return line, causing a lot of fuel to spray under the car below the rear seat, since the return line is under high pressure at all times. Here is but one link on this safety problem and recall - http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=25517. Upon opening the access panel to view the top of the fuel pump, it was clearly evident that my car has the exact same problem as described in the recall notice. I called volvo customer service (800 458 1552) and was told there are no active recalls matching my VIN. I pushed about the recall and they finally agreed it is a well known problem but the recall doesn't apply to 99-01 models, even though they also agreed that they use exactly the same pump and configuration. I was also told that volvo doesn't have a phone number for the federal safety agency! Someone is going to get seriously injured or killed because of this catastrophic fuel system failure, so please, please, please, expand this recall for all years and models of volvo that use this known defective component. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 23, 2009 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 107,396 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owned a 1999 volvo s80. The contact stated that there was a fuel leaking into the air ventilation system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired; however, there are no existing recalls or related warranties. The contact is responsible for the repair costs. There was also a problem with the throttle body. The failure mileage was 107,396.

Filed Jun 6, 2008 · Fuel system · 100,031 miles · NC

Investigated gasoline odor in/around car. Resulting inspection found significant gas leak on top side of fuel tank - passenger side. Further inspection by repair shop revealed cracked fuel pump fitting that when powered sprayed fuel on underside of vehicle. Fuel spray / vapors were reaching close to if not in contact with hot exhaust components. In addition to dangers (to vehicle occupants) related to inhalation of gas fumes this failure resulting in a critical and potentially catastrophic risk or fire/explosion. Repair involved replacement of fuel pump assembly, approximately $700. Bottom line - this is a completely unacceptable failure at any mileage and could have resulted in injury or loss of life. Further, it appears that this is not an isolated issue (from reading other complaints filed with the federal safety agency) and one that must be immediately addressed to prevent further failure(s) with significant potential for loss of life. Old part is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 62,208 miles · NC

Fuel odor in vehicle, and fuel leaking under vehicle. Fuel pump assembly has stress cracked at fuel pressure line. Fuel pump assembly required to repair leak. Replaced fuel pump.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 54,000 miles · LA

My 1999 volvo s80 simply decided to stall while I was merging into traffic. I was able to avoid an accident. A message came on the dash that stated that I needed an urgent service visit for my emission system. The volvo dealership charged me $1,000 to replace the electronic throttle. A second defect of this car is a leaking fuel sender assembly which was a fire hazard. About $700 to repair. I emailed and called volvo regarding both of these items. They have never responded.