Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
242
Year
1976
Recall Campaign Number
79V048000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19750601
End Of Manufacture
19761001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
61000
Date Owners Notified
19790326
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19790213