Volvo USA has recalled 2,500 XC90 SUVs because of a risk in which the faulty fuel line could lead to a fire in the right front wheel housing. The entry-level 3.2-litre petrol version of Volvo’s Model Year 2010 XC90 luxury SUV have been reported to have a defective fuel line by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA).

The vehicle identification numbers of the XC90  involved in the recall range  between 546203 and 553594.  Volvo explains the problem today in its recall notice like this: “A manufacturing defect in the fuel pressure line may result in a fuel smell and/or fuel seepage. Since the fuel line is working under a constant pressure, some seepage can, within a short period of time, potentially develop into a greater leakage.”

Volvo warned that in the extreme cases such leakage may, with the addition of an external ignition source, potentially lead to a fire in the right front wheel house area. Volvo has advised owners of affected vehicles to contact an authorized Volvo dealer to arrange inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the fuel pressure line.

Notices are most likely to go out to owners during the month of May. Apart from US, recall also affects the Australian market with 40 XC90 models being recalled Down Under.