Defect Description For Recall
On 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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
164
Year
1974
Recall Campaign Number
79V132000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And Replace The Fuel Tank, If Necessary, At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19730801
End Of Manufacture
19750701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
121000
Date Owners Notified
19800131
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19790530