1978 VOLVO 242 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1978 VOLVO 242
The 1978 VOLVO 242 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT.
Recalls for the 1978 VOLVO 242
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1978 VOLVO 242, potentially affecting up to 28,000 vehicles.
Recall 78V062000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 28,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1978 VOLVO 242
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1978 VOLVO 242.
Safety Rating for the 1978 VOLVO 242
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1978 VOLVO 242 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1978 VOLVO 242
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1978 VOLVO 242
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 242
- 1975 VOLVO 242 — 0 complaints
- 1976 VOLVO 242 — 0 complaints
- 1977 VOLVO 242 — 0 complaints
- 1978 VOLVO 242 (current)
- 1983 VOLVO 242 — 1 complaint
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