NHTSA Recall 79V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V028000; Date: Jan. 18, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Volvo 242; 1976 Volvo 242; 1975 Volvo 244; 1976 Volvo 244; 1975 Volvo 245; 1976 Volvo 245; 1975 Volvo 262; 1976 Volvo 262; 1975 Volvo 264; 1976 Volvo 264; 1975 Volvo 265; 1976 Volvo 265
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 57,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 26, 1979
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