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1977 VOLVO 242
(2 Recalls Found)

Other Recall Years for VOLVO 242: 1978 1976 1975

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POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA Campaign No. 78V062000
Defect Summary:THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION WOULD INITIALLY CAUSE THE ROLLER BEARINGS TO DEVELOP A RUMBLING NOISE.
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary:THE DEALER WILL EITHER LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS OR REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS WITH LUBRICATION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19760901
End Date of Manufacturing:19780301
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:28000
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:19780317
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Report Received Date:19780324
Record Creation Date:19791012
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:55066

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign No. 79V048000
Defect Summary:THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH, THROUGH EXCESS PRESSURE OVER EXTENDED PERIODS, COULD CAUSE METAL FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FUEL VAPORS TO BE EMITTED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Summary:DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TANK AND MAKE REPLACEMENTS, IF NECESSARY. THE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE EMISSION AND SAFETY-RELATED PROBLEMS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF A FILLER INLET FUEL TRAP AND A FEEDER PUMP TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SURGE AND VAPOR LOCK.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19750601
End Date of Manufacturing:19761001
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:61000
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:19790326
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Report Received Date:19790213
Record Creation Date:19791012
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:30262

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