Vehicle recall 79V048000 · February 13, 1979

Volvo 242, 244 and 4 more models

The involved vehicles contain a potentially defective pressure control valve in the evaporative emission control system which, through excess pressure over extended periods,…

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

Summary: The involved vehicles contain a potentially defective pressure control valve in the evaporative emission control system which, through excess pressure over extended periods, could cause metal fatigue and eventually fuel vapors to be emitted into the atmosphere through hairline cracks in the fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the tank and make replacements, if necessary. The valve will be replaced to correct the emission and safety-related problems. Certain vehicles will require installation of a filler inlet fuel trap and a feeder pump to eliminate the possibility of fuel surge and vapor lock.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: this condition can lead to a fire hazard resulting in avehicle accident and serious personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V048000
Reported to NHTSA: February 13, 1979
Filed by: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owner notification: March 26, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 61,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 79V048000 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 242 (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
Volvo 244 (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
Volvo 245 (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
Volvo 262 (1976): 1976
Volvo 264 (1976): 1976
Volvo 265 (1976): 1976

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