Vehicle recall 68V130000 · December 4, 1968

1969 Volvo 1800

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that shipping screw was left in front carburetor.should screw loosen, throttle could be held in partly open or closed position.(correct by checking and removing shipping screws).possibility that front disc brake splash shields were not changed in connection with modification in production involving additional reinforcement of brake hose bracket.could lead to eventual breaking of bracket, depending on road condition and mileage traveled.(correct by inspecting and installing reinforcement to brake hose bracket where neces- sary.) possibility that master cylinder brake reservoir not fitted with strainer.if strainer is missing, foreign particles will get into reservoir during servicing.(correct by inspecting and replacing complete reservoir.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 68V130000
Reported to NHTSA: December 4, 1968
Filed by: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owner notification: November 22, 1968
Vehicles potentially affected: 27
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system

Recall 68V130000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Volvo 1800 (1969): 1969

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