Vehicle recall 72V300000 · December 8, 1972

Volvo 142, 144 and 2 more models

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

Notes: Volvo campaign no v-15.POSSIBILITY that screws which secure turn signaloperating switch, wiper/washer switch and overdrive switch to steering columnmay become loose and contact steering hub.if condition exists, could causemementary stiff operation.(correct by inspecting and replacing screw andclips.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V300000
Reported to NHTSA: December 8, 1972
Filed by: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owner notification: January 30, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 72V300000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo 142 (1973): 1973
Volvo 144 (1973): 1973
Volvo 145 (1973): 1973
Volvo 165 (1973): 1973

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