Volvo Recall 79V048000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 79V048000 · announced February 13, 1979 · filed by Volvo Of America Corp. · 61,000 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1975 Volvo 242
• 1976 Volvo 242
• 1977 Volvo 242
• 1975 Volvo 244
• 1976 Volvo 244
• 1977 Volvo 244
• 1975 Volvo 245
• 1976 Volvo 245
• 1977 Volvo 245
• 1976 Volvo 262
• 1976 Volvo 264
• 1976 Volvo 265

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