Leaking Fuel Pump, 2001 V70 T5

[perkinsfmly]

Just got word from the dealer service rep that I need a new fuel pump on my 2001 V70 T5 -- $890 + tax. Last couple of days I noticed strong gas smells in the garage. Drove the car a short distance and parked it back in the garage. Checked a couple minutes later and, sure enough, the garage reeked of gasoline. When I checked underneath I found gas staining the underside of the gas tank and drips on the floor.

This car has 87K miles on it. I can't imagine my fuel pump should be leaking like this. Huge safety risk. I did notice the Volvo Recall R176 on 2001-02 S60 models in "Arizona and Nevada." Seems they're having problems with the S60 fuel pumps from those years and are pinning the blame on "fuel quality and climate conditions." Turns out the 2001 S60 and V70 models have the same fuel pump.

I'm getting the old fuel pump from the service rep and filing complaints with Volvo and NHTSA to see if we can't get this recall extended to the rest of the faulty fuel pumps out there. Anyone else running into leaky, faulty fuel pumps on their 2001-02 V70?

Referenced Volvo recall info below:

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
VOLVO / S60 2001-2002

Recall Number: 07V152000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA, DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF FUEL QUALITY AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP MAY, IN CERTAIN CASES, EXPERIENCE A REDUCED FUNCTIONALITY. THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS WOULD BE FUEL ODOR.
Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Notes:
VOLVO RECALL NO. R176. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

[DieselDoNicely]

My 1997 850 Turbo Diesel injector pump started leaking last year. I take it you mean the injector pump. I was able to get the pump repaired for $400 here in the UK, but the car had done 340,000 miles by that time.

DDN

[jborchel]

I have the same problem on my 2001 V70 2.4. My Volvo specialist said he had another one two days ago with the same problem and suggested we call Volvo to see if there was a recall.

Did you get any results with Volvo?

Jack