Recall 79V028000: 1975–1976 Volvo 245 and 2 other models

Report received

Jan 18, 1979

Manufacturer

Volvo of america corp.

Potentially affected

57,000vehicles

Model years

1975–1976

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1975 Volvo 2420 complaints
• 1976 Volvo 2420 complaints
• 1975 Volvo 2440 complaints
• 1976 Volvo 2440 complaints
• 1975 Volvo 2450 complaints
• 1976 Volvo 2450 complaints