Vehicle recall 73V163000 · August 6, 1973
Volvo 142, 144 and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volvo campaign no n/a.possibility that the fuel supply hose connecting thefuel supply pipe to the cold start valve (injector) on certain fuel injectedmodels could have the incorrect inside diameter which in turn could result ineventual fatique and possible fuel leakage.if fuel leakage does occur, thereis danger of fire starting in the engine compartment.(correct by inspectingandinstalling a new hose with proper specifications).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V163000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 6, 1973
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 1, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
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