1975 Volvo 242
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1975 Volvo 242. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
9 recalls name the 1975 Volvo 242. Newest first.
On the involved vehicles, there IS the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. This IS caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the drain plug threads. If fuel wetting should occur at the drain plug area, a combustible mixture…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The throttle cable plastic sleeve on these vehicles, which IS attached to the firewall, could break at the groove for the retaining circlip allowing the buffer spring there to expand and cause an increase in engine speed. Also, the…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the accelerator cable and retaining bracket and install new return springs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
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