1977 VOLVO 242
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Title: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Date: 1979-02-13
1977 VOLVO 242 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 79V048000
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 61000
1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Overview: 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.
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1977 VOLVO 242 Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A FIRE HAZARD RESULTING IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.