Volvo 242, 244, 245, 262 and 2 more (1975-1977): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 79V048000 · Feb 13, 1979 · Volvo of America Corp.
61,000
vehicles affected
61,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V048000
- Date
- Feb 13, 1979
- Maker
- Volvo of America Corp.
- Units affected
- 61,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 1975-1977
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V048000?
6 models: Volvo 242 (1975-1977), Volvo 244 (1975-1977), Volvo 245 (1975-1977) and 3 more, about 61,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V048000?
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.
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.