1977 VOLVO 242
2 recalls, 0 complaints - 9 TSBs
79V048000 Feb 13, 1979
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 TAN... Read more
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.
78V062000 Mar 24, 1978
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL EITHER LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS OR REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS WITH LUBRICATION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1977 VOLVO 242
9 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
PB77-006-2019-05
May 7, 2019
200000 WHEELS
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
TJ19245114
May 1, 2018
160000 STRUCTURE
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
TJ19245114
May 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo C
ST-001-2017-10-0
Oct 11, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
PB77-017-2017-06
Jun 28, 2017
200000 WHEELS
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
SPJ3176020
Jul 15, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In
VOLVO 242 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO 242 across all model years (1975, 1978).
17
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths