Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 79V028000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1979-01-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 79V028000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Vehicles affected
57,000
Reported to NHTSA
1979-01-18
Owners notified
1979-03-26

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A BAFFLE IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO PREVENT FUEL SURGE AND INSTALL A NEW PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE, WHICH WILL BRING ABOUT A LOWER VENT PRESSURE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FILLER CAPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE PRESENCE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES OR AN IGNITIONSOURCE, A FIRE MAY START CAUSING VEHICLE DAMAGE AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 2421976 1975
Volvo 2441976 1975
Volvo 2451976 1975
Volvo 2621976 1975
Volvo 2641976 1975
Volvo 2651976 1975

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.