Volvo Recall 78V062000: Power Train, Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft

NHTSA recall 78V062000 · announced March 24, 1978 · filed by Volvo Of America Corp. · 28,000 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL EITHER LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS OR REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS WITH LUBRICATION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE, WHEEL BEARINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THIS CONDITION, THE BEARINGSWILL HEAT UP AND EVENTUALLY SEIZE. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE REAR AXLE SEPARATINGINTO PIECES, THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1977 Volvo 242
• 1978 Volvo 242
• 1977 Volvo 244
• 1978 Volvo 244
• 1977 Volvo 245
• 1978 Volvo 245
• 1978 Volvo 262
• 1977 Volvo 264
• 1978 Volvo 264
• 1977 Volvo 265
• 1978 Volvo 265

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.