2000 Volvo S80: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Fuel system · 181,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle has the smell of fuel. The 2001-2005 models have a recall for this same issue because of the plastic on the fuel pump flange cracking. Many owners of the 2000 models are reporting this issue. The fuel pump is the same used on the 2000 year model as the 2001-2005 so the 2000 should be part of the recall also. The smell of fuel is not just unpleasant but dangerous. I have a 11 month old son who rides in my car and it would be tragic if something happened to my family or someone else. You can search google and see many other owners reporting issues in the 2000 model volvo s80. Please do something about this. Thank you!

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact noticed a fuel odor near the rear seat of the vehicle and the fuel gauge indicator drastically decreased. The contact discovered an excessive amount of fuel leaking on the ground near the rear side of the vehicle under the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump flange was cracked. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Update 01/15/16 ma updated 02/04/16. *jb updated 03/04/16*lj updated 03/14/16.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Fuel system · CA

Within the past few days, I've gotten many complaints about the foul smell of gasoline lingering on my vehicle. Sure enough, I take it to a mechanic and the fuel pump is visibly moist on the exterior from an obvious fuel leakage. I researched "volvo s80 fuel pump" and found a recall is in place. The recall starts from 2001 models and ranges up to 2005 models and is due to the material used in the fuel pump (recall campaign 09v‑483). Since my vehicle is a 2000 model, my local volvo dealership said "I do not meet the qualifications". My concern is if the material used in the assembly of the fuel pump changed from s80 2000 to 2001 models. I would like to be notified what material was used for s80 2000 models versus the material used for s80 2001 models and make sure that the material for s80 2000 models "may not develop cracks due to exposure to certain environmental conditions and varying fuel quality" as does the s80 2001 material. Thank you very much.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · MI

Component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump there is a strong smell of raw gasoline both inside and outside the vehicle. Gasoline is dripping from the fuel system directly below the position of the fuel pump. The vehicle is registered in sarasota, florida, a warm weather climate. All indications point to recall number r220. This recall begins with the 2001 volvo s-80 and therefore does not include my 2000 model year. I contend that the recall should be expanded to include 2000 model year volvos. V483000 vehicles in warm weather climates may develop a fuel leak car recalls volvo s80 recall 09v483000 vehicles in warm weather climates may develop a fuel leak engine, january 15, 2010 repairpal expert overview our quick take: vehicles operated in certain warm weather climates may develop a fuel smell and/or leak. Original recall from the federal safety agency model year(s): 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 mfr's report date: january 15, 2010 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 the federal safety agency action number: pe09039.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to smell of fuel. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact noticed a fuel odor inside the vehicle and the fuel gauge indicator had drastically decreased. The contact discovered an excessive amount of fuel leaking on the ground near the passenger side rear tire directly under the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump flange was cracked. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 173,000 miles · VA

This car been parked since mid may 2012 with 2 problems, cvvt & inlet hoses. I had the battery charged & the inlet hose fix, so it could go into the shop for inspection. Aug.13 I put the plates on it & drove it for the 1st time at night to drop it off at the shop for inspection. Which I had spoken with 2 days earlier.. The morning of aug 14, I call the shop and was informed my car had a fuel pump leak. I than call the volvo corp. Cause it had issue a recall for the fuel pump. Just to be told it wasn't on my car & I'm responsible for the repair.. This car gave no warning or smell of gas about a defected fuel pump. This wasn't around the corner drive for me. It a blessing cause this could've been bad...as a woman I like to know, how it went bad just sitting there?..

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 volvo s80. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · MS

I purchased a 2000 volvo s80 in december 2010 and soon after I noticed that there is a strong gas smell coming from the rear passenger side. You can smell gas all around the car. The fumes are also inside the car and if you are in the car for a long period of time you do not feel well later. This problem may have been happening for a long time but I have not spoken with the previous owner. This is the same fuel pump assembly leak that was recalled on the same car from 2001-2004. I have a 2000 volvo s80.

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 79,655 miles · NM

Last month I entered my garage to an extreme smell of gasoline. I drove the car to a service shop and they found a cracked fuel pump, which I had replaced. Last week, I received a recall letter for my wife's 2004 volvo xc70, describing the exact problem I experienced on my 2000 s80. In this letter, they were also recalling 2001-2004 s80s for this problem. I sent this letter along with the bill for the fuel pump on my 2000 s80 to volvo and asked them to reimburse me. They denied. I telephoned them and asked them to reconsider, as the 2000 s80 was the first year of that model and the problem they were describing in their recall of years 2001-2004 was identical to the problem I experienced. My wife's 2004 car, which they did recall, also had this problem. Both cars, leaking gas fumes in our garage, with the gas hot water tank in the garage...very dangerous. My call to discuss this resulted in another denial. The mechanic told me the fuel pump had a plastic top that cracked. He did not believe a 2000 volvo with 79000 miles should have had this problem with the fuel pump. I believe volvo should reimburse me for the charges and I certainly believe the 2000 s80 should be included in the recall this is a danger.

Filed Jul 25, 2008 · Fuel system · 111,075 miles · CA

At the end of june of 2008 I noticed that my 2000 volvo s-80 smelled of gas. Subsequently, on 06/20/2008 abby car care (559‑438‑7181) mechanic kevin determined, per my receipt, that 'diagnose fuel leak-fuel leaking from the top tank found defective at flange for evap system leaking were it attaches to top of the fuel tank not repairable.' I was also advised by kevin that the leak was not caused by wear and tear but was 'defective / not repairable' in nature. Abby car care replaced the fuel tank. After learning of this leak and doing some research on the internet 'goggle search engine', it appears that other volvo owners have experienced similar problems with leaks to the gas tanks. I did call my local volvo dealer (fresno lincoln mercury volvo ' 5200 n. Blackstone avenue fresno, ca 93710 telephone number 559‑226‑5175) and advised them of my leaky gas tank and they advised me that there was no recall and didn't seem to concerned with my problem other than giving me there customer service toll free number.