1977 VOLVO 242
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Title: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Date: 1978-03-24
1977 VOLVO 242 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 78V062000
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Component(s): POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 28000
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
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1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; AXLE, WHEEL BEARINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN THIS CONDITION, THE BEARINGSWILL HEAT UP AND EVENTUALLY SEIZE. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE REAR AXLE SEPARATINGINTO PIECES, THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY,AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.