Volvo 242, 244, 245, 262 and 2 more (1975-1976): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 79V028000 · Jan 18, 1979 · Volvo of America Corp.
57,000
vehicles affected
57,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V028000
- Date
- Jan 18, 1979
- Maker
- Volvo of America Corp.
- Units affected
- 57,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly > Filler pipe and cap
- Model years
- 1975-1976
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V028000?
6 models: Volvo 242 (1975-1976), Volvo 244 (1975-1976), Volvo 245 (1975-1976) and 3 more, about 57,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V028000?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.