Vehicle recall 75V073000 · May 5, 1975
Volvo 242, 244 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 2350075.POSSIBILITY that an improper dimension bolt on theleft front and/or rear door latch mechanism could allow the door to open fromthe fully latched to secondary latched position and then to the fully openposition when exposed to extensive vibrations as could occur on rough roads.(correct by inspecting and replacing defective latches with improved latches).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 75V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 5, 1975
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 1, 1975
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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