Reports of Gas Leaks in Some Volvos Probed

Ford Motor Co.’s Volvo 850 Series sedans and wagons are being investigated by U.S. regulators because of reports of gasoline leaks that might affect 198,000 of the 1993 to 1996 models.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its inquiry Jan. 16 and has received 15 complaints of leaks from fuel tanks. No accidents, injuries or fires have been reported, a Ford spokesman said.