1975 VOLVO 262 Recall

Campaign:

79V028000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Affected:

57,000

Defect:

Under adverse conditions of high ambient temperatures, pressures and fuel volatility, fuel may surge when the fuel filler cap is removed in a certain manner. under these same conditions the involved vehicles may develop vapor lock.

Correction:

The dealer will install a baffle in the fuel filler neck to prevent fuel surge and install a new pressure control valve, which will bring about a lower vent pressure. this will be done at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; filler caps.consequences of defect: in the presence of high temperatures or an ignitionsource, a fire may start causing vehicle damage and serious personal injury.

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