Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
244
Year
1975
Recall Campaign Number
79V028000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
57000
Date Owners Notified
19790326
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19790118