Make : VOLVO | Model : 264 | Year : 1976 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V028000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790326 | Date Received by ODI: 19790118 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 57000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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