Volvo 142 1974

Model 142 made in 1974 by Volvo got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and vehicle speed control.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
79V132000VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.from 08/01/1973 to 07/01/1975V (Vehicle)12100001/31/1980ODIVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.05/30/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
74V079000VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. V (Vehicle)3623307/12/1974MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.05/21/197410/12/1979
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NotesVolvo campaign no v-1940079.possibility that if excessive pressure is exertedon the outer plastic housing of the floor mounted front seat beltbuckle/anchorage assembly while attaching the seat belt, there is a possibilitythat the housing will slide down the flexible stalk, and allow internal partsof the seat belt latch to become disassembled.if this condition exists itwill affect the belt sensing switch for the interlock system and enginestarting will be affected.(correct by inspecting and replacing assembly wherenecessary and placing a metal clip on the stalk immediately below the plasticouter housing).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
74V104000VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. V (Vehicle)1725307/12/1974MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.06/25/197410/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that the accelerator pedal lever could be of such design that therubber accessory floor mat or vehicle carpet could retard the pedal's normalreturn to idle position.(correct by inspecting and installing pedal leverwhich precludes interference with the return of pedal to normal position).