Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Volvo before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
Certain Volvo 242, 244, 245 and 260 may experience excess pressure build-up in the fuel tank possibly causing fuel to surge out of the tank filler neck when the filler cap is removed. Some fuel tanks may also have improper soldering in the drain plug area that could allow fuel to seep from the tank. Also, some 260 series vehicles may not be equipped with a fuel tank feed pump. This condition may result in vapour lock causing the vehicle to stall.
1979049 · 7,825 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
Certain Volvo 262, 264 and 265 may have a defective fuel tank pressure control valve that could allow excess pressure to build up in the fule tank possibly causing hairline cracks in the tank and/or fuel to surge out of the tank filler neck when the filler cap is removed. Some fule tanks may also have improper soldering in the drain plug aread that could allow fuel to seep from the tank. Also, some vehicles may not be equipped with a fuel tank feed pump. This condition may result in vapour lock causing the vehicle to stall.
1979048 · 65 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
On certain Volvo 240, 242, 244, 245, 260, 262, 264 and 265, the fuel tank vent valve assembly may be defective allowing the venting system to emit fuel vapour into the atmosphere in excess of federal safety standard 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. This recall has been replaced by recalls v79048 through v79051.
1978062 · 2,250 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the four bolts securing the ball joint may loosen resulting in a noticeable suspension noise which if left uncorrected may result in front suspension collapse. Also, the fastenres securing the steering rack assembly to the sub-frame may loosen and may lead to loss of steering control.
1976135 · 5,719 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
On certain volvo 242, 244, 245, 264 and 265, the bolts securing the ball joints may loosen and could lead to a front suspension collapse and loss of steering control. Also, the fasteners used in securing the steering rack assembly to the sub-frame may loosen with a possible loss of steering control.
1976099 · 6,300 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
On certain volvo 242, 244, 245, 264 and 265, vacuum hoses used in the EGR system could split and cause the EGR valve to become inoperative.
1976098 · 2,721 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
On certain volvo 242, 244, 245, 264 and 265, the breather pipe inside the fuel filler neck may leak gasoline fumes into the trunk.
1976081 · 9,006 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
1976 Volvo 200 Series recall questions
Transport Canada lists 7 recalls for the 1976 Volvo 200 Series model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection.
Enter your VIN in Volvo's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Volvo dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Volvo's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorised Volvo dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Volvo's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorised Volvo dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Volvo Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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