Latest VOLVO 242 Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/volvo/242The latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationTue, 03 Dec 2024 17:29:06 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive1975 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLYON 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000003220000014701000000146/recall.aspxWed, 30 May 1979 00:00:00 GMT1977 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLYTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000003136000014702000000146/recall.aspxTue, 13 Feb 1979 00:00:00 GMT1976 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLYTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000003136000029197000000146/recall.aspxTue, 13 Feb 1979 00:00:00 GMT1975 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLYTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000003136000014701000000146/recall.aspxTue, 13 Feb 1979 00:00:00 GMT1976 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAPUNDER 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000003116000029197000000147/recall.aspxThu, 18 Jan 1979 00:00:00 GMT1975 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAPUNDER 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000003116000014701000000147/recall.aspxThu, 18 Jan 1979 00:00:00 GMT1978 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFTTHE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION WOULD INITIALLY CAUSE THE ROLLER BEARINGS TO DEVELOP A RUMBLING NOISE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000002807000014703000000197/recall.aspxFri, 24 Mar 1978 00:00:00 GMT1977 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY, AXLE SHAFTTHE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION WOULD INITIALLY CAUSE THE ROLLER BEARINGS TO DEVELOP A RUMBLING NOISE.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000002807000014702000000197/recall.aspxFri, 24 Mar 1978 00:00:00 GMT1975 VOLVO 242 RECALLED FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLESTHE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS". THE THROTTLE CABLE PLASTIC SLEEVE ON THESE VEHICLES, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE FIREWALL, COULD BREAK AT THE GROOVE FOR THE RETAINING CIRCLIP ALLOWING THE BUFFER SPRING THERE TO EXPAND AND CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED. ALSO, THE THROTTLE CABLE COULD BECOME FRAYED BY CHAFING AGAINST INCORRECTLY EXPOSED REINFORCING MATERIAL FROM THE CABLE SHEATH, AT THE ENGINE END OF THE CABLE. THE CABLE COULD THEN BECOME STUCK AT ANY ENGINE SPEED.http://www.arfc.org/autos/volvo/242/recalls/000002656000014701000000297/recall.aspxWed, 14 Dec 1977 00:00:00 GMT