Volvo 245 1977
Model 245 made in 1977 by Volvo got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 79V048000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 06/01/1975 to 10/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 61000 | 03/26/1979 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 02/13/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect 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 tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the tank and make replacements, if necessary. the valve will be replaced to correct the emission and safety-related problems. certain vehicles will require installation of a filler inlet fuel trap and a feeder pump to eliminate the possibility of fuel surge and vapor lock. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: this condition can lead to a fire hazard resulting in avehicle accident and serious personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V062000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | from 09/01/1976 to 03/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 28000 | 03/17/1978 | MFR | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 03/24/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will either lubricate the bearings or replace them with new bearings and seals with lubrication at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; axle, wheel bearings.consequences of defect: if allowed to continue in this condition, the bearingswill heat up and eventually seize. this may lead to the rear axle separatinginto pieces, the wheel separating from the vehicle, loss of braking capability,and a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||