NHTSA Recall 79V132000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V132000; Date: May. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Volvo 142; 1974 Volvo 144; 1974 Volvo 145; 1974 Volvo 164; 1975 Volvo 164; 1975 Volvo 242; 1975 Volvo 244; 1975 Volvo 245
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 121,000
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. This is caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the drain plug threads. If fuel wetting should occur at the drain plug area, a combustible mixture could result.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel tank assembly. Consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, this combustiblemixture may result in a vehicle fire and serious personal injury.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 1980
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