Vehicle recall 78V062000 · March 24, 1978
Volvo 242, 244 and 4 more models
The rear wheel bearings on the involved vehicles, may have received an inadequate amount of lubrication.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The rear wheel bearings on the involved vehicles, may have received an inadequate amount of lubrication. This condition would initially cause the roller bearings to develop a rumbling noise.
- Remedy
- The dealer will either lubricate the bearings or replace them with new bearings and seals with lubrication at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; axle, wheel bearings.consequences of defect: if allowed to continue in this condition, the bearingswill heat up and eventually seize. This may lead to the rear axle separatinginto pieces, the wheel separating from the vehicle, loss of braking capability,and a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V062000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 1978
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 17, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Vehicles covered
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