There have been 12 safety recalls for the Volvo 244. 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 244.
The ball joint and the suspension strut can ultimatelyseparate from each other. The wheel will remain attached to the car, but loss ofsteering control will result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Volvo 244, 1992 Volvo 245 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: A nut which joins the wheel spindle and a ball joint in the front suspension was not properly torqued. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A voltage drop with the cruise control switch in onposition could cause erratic cruise control operation.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Volvo 244, 1987 Volvo 244, 1986 Volvo 245, 1987 Volvo 245 |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: Micro processor in control units of cruise control system can be affected by a short duration voltage drop. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 20, 1992 | Suspension:front | 7,526 |
| Apr. 14, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control | 34,811 |
| 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 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 56,820 |
| Jul. 15, 1976 | Steering:rack And Pinion:rack | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1992 Volvo 244 | 1 |
| 1987 Volvo 244 | 1 |
| 1986 Volvo 244 | 1 |
| 1978 Volvo 244 | 1 |
| 1977 Volvo 244 | 2 |
| 1976 Volvo 244 | 5 |
| 1975 Volvo 244 | 9 |