Volvo 245 1978

Model 245 made in 1978 by Volvo got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
78V062000VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.from 09/01/1976 to 03/01/1978V (Vehicle)2800003/17/1978MFRVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.03/24/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryThe dealer will either lubricate the bearings or replace them with new bearings and seals with lubrication at no charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.