NHTSA recall 79V028000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Volvo 242 and 5 more
Reported Jan 18, 197957,000 vehicles affectedVOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
The defect
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.
The 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.