1976 VOLVO 242 Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 76V106000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Affected:
- 56,820
- Notes:
- Volvo campaign no 26.possibility that the bolts securing the lower front balljoint anchorage may come loose, if allowed to go uncorrected could result infront suspension collapse and loss of steering control.(correct by inspectingand replacing bolts and adding tuff-lock feature to bolts).passenger vehicle.
- Campaign:
- 76V107000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Steering:rack and pinion:rack
- Affected:
- 56,820
- Notes:
- Volvo campaign no 26.possibility that the fastener used in securing thesteering rack assembly to the front axle member may loosen resulting in loss ofsteering precision and could lead to a loss of steering control.(correct byinspecting and adding nylock nuts to affected u-bolts).passenger vehicle.
- Campaign:
- 79V048000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1975 - 09/30/1976
- Affected:
- 61,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: this condition can lead to a fire hazard resulting in avehicle accident and serious personal injury.
- Campaign:
- 76V069000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1974 - 11/30/1975
- Affected:
- 67,633
- Notes:
- Volvo campaign nos 24 and 25.possibility rivets used in the fabrication ofthe fuel filler inlet assembly could allow fuel vapors to excape into trunkand/or interior of the vehicles.if this condition exists, vapors ofsufficient quantities to cause occupant discomfort and in extreme casesprolonged exposure can result in dizziness.(correct by inspecting andreplacing defective fuel filter inlet assemblies).model/yr domstart domend.165 1975 12/74 - 9/75.242 1975-76 12/74 - 12/75.244 1975-76 12/74 - 12/75.245 1975-76 12/74 - 12/75.264 1976 8/75 - 12/75.265 1976 8/75 - 12/75.
- 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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