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Recall campaign78V062000

Recall 78V062000: 1977–1978 Volvo 244 and 2 other models

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Report received
Mar 24, 1978
Manufacturer
Volvo of america corp.
Potentially affected
28,000vehicles
Model years
1977–1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The 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.

Remedy

The dealer will either lubricate the bearings or replace them with new bearings and seals with lubrication at no charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.