Vehicle recall 79V132000 · May 30, 1979
Volvo 164, 142 and 5 more models
On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, there is the possibility that fuel wetting in the drain plug area of the fuel tank could exist. This is caused by a possible soldering inconsistency at the drain plug flange of the fuel tank or an inconsistency of fitting between the drain plug threads. If fuel wetting should occur at the drain plug area, a combustible mixture could result.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, this combustiblemixture may result in a vehicle fire and serious personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V132000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 30, 1979
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- January 31, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 121,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
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