Known Recalls

Model year record

1978 Volvo 245

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 78V062000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Vehicles affected
28,000
Reported to NHTSA
1978-03-24
Owners notified
1978-03-17

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL EITHER LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS OR REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS WITH LUBRICATION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.