The problem is this happened to my Volvo too see recall below..it is not right that only certain VIN had the recall when my fuel pump is cracked too! this seems to be a defect on all 2004 Xc70S and not just vehicles in the South. When I found out about the problem, I googled it and 100S of complaints are on blog sites. The government needs to demand Volvo recall all 2004S with this problem. In Michigan we have extreme temps in weather too! gas fumes were leaking in my backseat where the kids sit. Someone could have died! I want a recall on all Volvo's having this problem. Volvo needs to take care of all the cars not just some of them. Doing the ones only in the South is a joke! even my mechanic couldn't believe it. The NHTSA is suppose to protect all consumers! here is the recall that my vehicle was not part of but its the same issue and problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 S80, model year 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 and model year 2003-2005 XC90 vehicles sold in or registered in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and the U.S. territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.

- Caledonia, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC70. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but as advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was included in an extended warranty but the vehicle had already exceeded the mileage requirements. The failure mileage was 151,000. Updated 04/19/12 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the dealer at a reasonable price. Volvo paid for the parts. Updated 04/27/12

- Fonddulac, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC70. The contact received a recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09V483000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The contact scheduled an appointment for the vehicle to be repaired under the recall. The contact traveled 55 miles each way and upon arrival at the dealer, she was advised that the part was unavailable and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact experienced the identical problem on a separate occasion with the same dealer. The third attempt for the recall repair; the contact had taken the vehicle to a different dealer where the recall remedy was performed; however, after the repair fuel was leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The manufacturer was notified and they informed that the dealer would correct the recall remedy repair. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Glens Falls, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC70. The contact experienced difficulty starting the engine. She made several attempts before the engine started and then heard a loud noise followed by excessive vibration. Immediately, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The driver smelled a strong odor of fuel when the vehicle was in operation. In addition, there was a small amount of fuel spilling onto the ground from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000. Updated 2/20/09 the mechanic stated the main fuel pump had a crack at the housing. Updated 02/23/09.

- Glendora, CA, USA