1974 VOLVO 164 Recalls (3)

Campaign:

79V132000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Manufactured:

07/31/1973 - 06/30/1975

Affected:

121,000

Defect:

On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. this is caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the drain plug threads. if fuel wetting should occur at the drain plug area, a combustible mixture could result.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, this combustiblemixture may result in a vehicle fire and serious personal injury.

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Campaign:

74V105000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Vehicle speed control:springs

Affected:

7,500

Notes:

Volvo campaign no n/a.possibility that one of the three accelerator returnsprings is not in place.if this condition exist, under certain condition, themissing spring could increase the likelihood of the pedal not returning to idleposition.(correct by inspecting and installing the third spring wherenecessary).

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Campaign:

74V079000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Affected:

36,233

Notes:

Volvo campaign no v-1940079.possibility that if excessive pressure is exertedon the outer plastic housing of the floor mounted front seat beltbuckle/anchorage assembly while attaching the seat belt, there is a possibilitythat the housing will slide down the flexible stalk, and allow internal partsof the seat belt latch to become disassembled.if this condition exists itwill affect the belt sensing switch for the interlock system and enginestarting will be affected.(correct by inspecting and replacing assembly wherenecessary and placing a metal clip on the stalk immediately below the plasticouter housing).

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