NHTSA Campaign 78V062000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Issued by VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. · Reported Mar 24, 1978 · 28,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 242 | 1977 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 242 | 1978 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 244 | 1977 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 244 | 1978 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 245 | 1977 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 245 | 1978 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 262 | 1978 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 264 | 1977 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 264 | 1978 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 265 | 1977 | 28,000 |
| VOLVO | 265 | 1978 | 28,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 78V062000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.