The risk
The polyamide tube (PA12) in the fuel line is sensitive to extreme temperatures that may occur in the area where turbo/exhaust manifold is located, potentially resulting in a fuel line leakage after parking the vehicle.
Product: Passenger car "Volvo"Type/number of model: S40/V50 cars sedan/station wagon like.The recall concerns vehicles produced in the years 2004-2006.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other fire, injuries alerts in 2006
5 of the 111 motor vehicle alerts published in 2006 concerned the same risk.
| 0733/06 17 Nov 2006 | Chevrolet Fuel Feeding Pump in Chevrolet cars |
| 0662/06 20 Oct 2006 | Unboxed mini motor bike in red colour |
| 0220/06 21 Apr 2006 | SS50 – 10 |
| 0012/05 23 Jan 2006 | Fuel pump of different motor vehicles (cars) |
Who notified alerts in 2006
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Greece | 41 |
| Germany | 30 |
| Spain | 15 |
| Ireland | 7 |
| Portugal | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2006