Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1975 Volvo 200 Series in Canada.
On certain Volvo 140, 142, 144, 145, 164, 240, 242, 244 and 245, fuel wetting may occur in the fuel tank drain plug flange area. Note: this is an extension of recall v79051.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain Volvo 242, 244, 245 and 260 may experience excess pressure build-up in the fuel tank possibly causing fuel to surge out of the tank filler neck when the filler cap is removed. Some fuel tanks may also have improper soldering in the drain plug area that could allow fuel to seep from the tank. Also, some 260 series vehicles may not be equipped with a fuel tank feed pump. This condition may result in vapour lock causing the vehicle to stall.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the throttle cable sleeve could break allowing the buffer spring to expand thereby opening the throttle and increasing engine speed. Also, the throttle cable could accidently become frayed causing the throttle cable to stick at any position. Both conditions could result in the throttle becoming stuck in the fully open position.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the four bolts securing the ball joint may loosen resulting in a noticeable suspension noise which if left uncorrected may result in front suspension collapse. Also, the fastenres securing the steering rack assembly to the sub-frame may loosen and may lead to loss of steering control.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain volvo 242, 244, 245, 264 and 265, vacuum hoses used in the EGR system could split and cause the EGR valve to become inoperative.
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain volvo 242, 244, 245, 264 and 265, the bolts securing the ball joints may loosen and could lead to a front suspension collapse and loss of steering control. Also, the fasteners used in securing the steering rack assembly to the sub-frame may loosen with a possible loss of steering control.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain volvo 242, 244, 245, 264 and 265, the breather pipe inside the fuel filler neck may leak gasoline fumes into the trunk.
A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the steering shaft nut could loosen
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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