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1978 VOLVO 242 Recall - Campaign #78V062000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 VOLVO 242 RECALL - #78V062000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT

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.

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Vehicle 1978 VOLVO 242
Manufacturer VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Manufactured between 9/1/1976 - 3/1/1978
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Owners Notified on 3/17/1978
# Affected 28,000
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
 
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action 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.
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