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1976 VOLVO 262

4 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 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.
61,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
79V028000 Jan 18, 1979
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
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.
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.
57,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
76V107000 Jul 15, 1976
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
56,820 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
76V106000 Jul 15, 1976
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
56,820 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1976 VOLVO 262

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

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VOLVO 262 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 262 across all model years (1975, 1978).

6 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 262 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1978 1 0 View
1976 (current) 4 0
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