Recall 79V048000: 1975–1977 Volvo 244 and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 13, 1979

Manufacturer

Volvo of america corp.

Potentially affected

61,000vehicles

Model years

1975–1977

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 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1975 Volvo 2420 complaints
• 1976 Volvo 2420 complaints
• 1977 Volvo 2420 complaints
• 1975 Volvo 2440 complaints
• 1976 Volvo 2440 complaints
• 1977 Volvo 2441 complaints
• 1975 Volvo 2450 complaints
• 1976 Volvo 2450 complaints
• 1977 Volvo 2450 complaints