Volvo male part of the fuel line quick connector end shape was produced with dimensions out of specification, leading to excessive assembly force on the female connector assembly and the possibility that the locking function may not be engaged.
The short version
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.
THE MALE PART OF THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR END SHAPE WAS PRODUCED WITH DIMENSIONS OUT OF SPECIFICATION, LEADING TO EXCESSIVE ASSEMBLY FORCE ON THE FEMALE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE LOCKING FUNCTION MAY NOT BE ENGAGED.
IF A VEHICLE EXHIBITS THIS CONDITION, THE FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECTOR MAY DETACH AND THE ENGINE MAY STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO NOTICE A FUEL SMELL AND LEAKAGE.
VOLVO DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-311.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Volvo S60 |
What changed
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