About the Volvo recalls...

[kelvin6]

I recently bought my 1995 Volvo 850. I noticed that there are some recalls that may not have been done on my car (bought it from a independent dealer, and he has no idea). I've been reading some posts here and realize that I may not be entitled to the recalls (like my name not being registered w/ volvo. Does anyone understand what I'm saying?

I would definitely want to get my Volvo check out, but not sure how to go about it since I'm not the original owner. On a side note, I found in the users manual a card to mail in, if you transfered/sold the vehicle, should I try to send it in (I wonder if the Address is still correct ).

[Guest]

Recalls are available to you whether you are "registered" with Volvo or not. The registration just helps Volvo notify owners of recalls.

Call any Volvo dealer's service department and give them your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). They can check Volvo's records to see if there are any open recalls on your car.

[kelvin6]

Thank you!

MY old car didn't have any recalls or things related to the dealership and this is my second car so I really didn't know this kinda stuff. I didn't know exactly what a open recall was, and yes, my CARFAX report did say something about the last recall still being open, etc.

Again thank you and I will call up my local dealership

[Guest]

The open recall is probably this one. I just received my notice in the mail a few weeks ago.

Volvo 850 NHTSA Recall ID Number: 04V368000
Recall Date: JUL 30, 2004
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Units Affected: 226000
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HEAT, THE FUEL TANK MAY SEEP OR LEAK FUEL AT THE POINTS WHERE THE HEAT SHIELD IS ATTACHED.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF ANY EVIDENCE OF FUEL SEEPAGE OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND. ALL VEHICLES WILL RECEIVE NEW REINFORCEMENT BUSHINGS AT THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO PREVENT FUTURE LEAKS. THIS RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED AS A SAFETY RECALL IN THE HOT WEATHER STATES OF ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, AND UTAH, AND AS A SERVICE RECALL IN THE OTHER 33 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004.
Notes: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.,
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