We have a 2002 volvo s 80 that had a fuel pump leak that looks like our model had an issue with. We had a strong gas smell inside the car. There's a campaign number to it... 09v483000. We're still having an issue with it.
2002 Volvo S80: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 42 complaints about the 2002 Volvo S80 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Fuel pump flange is leaking fuel, causing fuel smell throughout cabin of vehicle. Fuel pump flange recalled for defects due to temperature extremes, thermocycling and fuel quality,
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. The contact stated that there was a fuel smell in the rear of the vehicle behind the rear seats. The contact stated that the fuel could be heard splashing around in the tank when the vehicle was in use. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the flange was cracked and needed to be repaired. The failure caused fuel to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volvo s80. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes emitting into the interior of the vehicle and that the failure was progressively getting worse. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The VIN was not available. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and diagnosis to determine the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 7/1/15
Over the last 1.5 ' 2 years the vehicle 2002 volvo s80 has displayed a fuel odor in the interior of the vehicle and close proximity of the exterior in the summer months. June of 2008 received warranty notice from volvo that there has been a voluntarily extended warranty to cover the fuel pump for vehicles that displayed a fuel odor. January 8, 2009 I took the vehicle to the local volvo dealership for routine maintenance and displayed the letter sent by volvo in regards to the failure of the fuel pump. The dealership declined to repair the vehicle due to the technician could not smell fuel fumes at the time of service. Volvo has knowledge that there is a potential issue with the fuel pump failure and could create a potential safety and prolong health issues for the individuals in the interior of the of the vehicle. I am requesting the help of the federal safety agency to resolve the above issue and be able assist other consumers with the similar issues.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.s. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
- Risk
- If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1‑800‑458‑1552.
Recall number 09V483000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Volvo S80 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2002 Volvo S80?
6 of 42 owner complaints about the 2002 Volvo S80 (14%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Volvo S80?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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