There have been 10 safety recalls for the Volvo 242. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo 242.
| 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 |
| 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 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 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 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 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Volvo 240, 1975 Volvo 242, 1975 Volvo 244, 1975 Volvo 245 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The throttle cable plastic sleeve on these vehicles, which is attached to the firewall, could break at the groove for the retaining circlip allowing the buffer spring there ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 30, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 121,000 |
| Feb. 13, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 61,000 |
| Jan. 18, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 57,000 |
| Mar. 24, 1978 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 28,000 |
| Dec. 14, 1977 | Vehicle Speed Control:cables | 40,000 |
| Jul. 15, 1976 | Steering:rack And Pinion:rack | 56,820 |
| Jul. 15, 1976 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 56,820 |
| May. 5, 1976 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 67,633 |
| May. 5, 1975 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 4,000 |
| Dec. 26, 1974 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 10,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1978 Volvo 242 | 1 |
| 1977 Volvo 242 | 2 |
| 1976 Volvo 242 | 5 |
| 1975 Volvo 242 | 9 |