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2001 Volvo S40 Fuel System, Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	339728
Internal NHTSA #	757298
Manufacurer	Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC
Brand	VOLVO
Model	S40
Model Year	2001
File date	06/08/26
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Fuel gauge reports inaccurate fuel level readings. Rate at which gauge depletes is too rapid such that when gauge registers 1/2 tank, 3/4 tank of fuel exists, when gauge registers 1/4 tank, 1/2 tank exists, and so on. Gauge registers 3-4 gallons less than what is in the fuel tank (capacity: 16 gallons). Problem reported to dealersip twice. Dealer advises that there is no fix for this issue-- states that volvo north america does not have a fix currently under development. Problem began to occur approx 3 to 4 months after new vehicle purchase.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOISE, ID
VIN pattern	YV1VS295X1FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	01/07/01
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	FWD
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2001 Volvo S40 Fuel System, Other Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Volvo S40 Fuel System, Other Problems, Complaints and Defects

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