NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10200204: 2015 Volvo Vah

Official manufacturer communication context for 2015 Volvo Vah, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10200204 summary graphic for 2015 Volvo Vah
10200204NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
4affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Engine fuel filters (part number 21380475) with week number date codes ?15_33? (August 15,2015) through ?15_39? (September 27, 2015) should not be installed on an engine without first being inspected. The week number date code is marked on the outside of the filter, the number on top is the year and the number below identifies the week. Due to a manufacturing issue, fuel does not flow through the filter which results in a no-start/run condition immediately after installation.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
VolvoVah2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoVhd2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoVn2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
VolvoVt2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10200204?

Engine fuel filters (part number 21380475) with week number date codes ?15_33? (August 15,2015) through ?15_39? (September 27, 2015) should not be installed on an engine without first being inspected. The week number date code is marked on the outside of the filter, the number on top is the year and the number below identifies the week. Due to a manufacturing issue, fuel does not flow through the filter which.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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