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Volvo has announced it's recalling 82,000 cars worldwide because of a technical problem with fuel pump electronic modules.

The problem could occur in S40 and V50 models from the years 2004-2006, according to a Volvo spokeswoman.

The modules, according to Volvo, can be exposed to water (from rain) and sale (from snow) which can cause corrosion.

The recall is in "corrosive markets," where inclement weather is likely, most likely the United States, Sweden, Germany, Japan, Canada, Netherlands, Russia, China and France.

Last November, Volvo, a subsidary of Ford Motor Co., recalled 56,000 cars due to two separate problems linked to airbags and engines.

And in December, Volvo said it had recalled 125,000 trucks in North America due to the danger of short circuits in the lighting system that could cause fires. At the same time, Volvo recalled 49,500 cars worldwide due to a technical problem with diesel filters.