Campaigns on record across the Volvo 200-Series (1975–1993), from Transport Canada and, tagged NHTSA, the United States. Pick a model year for the Canadian listing, and check your VIN with Volvo to confirm which apply.
On certain vehicles, if subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on floor of vehicle), or if the car has been flood damaged in any way, the airbag may inadvertently deploy while starting the engine resulting in possible serious personal injury. Correction: Instructions will be added to the owner's manual advising that should these conditions occur, the vehicle should be towed to a dealer for repairs before the key is placed in the ignition.
1995007 · 15,388 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1993 volvo 200 series recalls
On certain Volvo 244 and 245, a nut which joins the wheel spindle and a ball joint in the front suspension may be undertorqued. This could cause the ball joint and suspension strut to separate from each other and vehicle control would be adversely affected. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected for proper ball joint attachment and ball joint assembly will be replaced if necessary.
1992112 · 227 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1992 volvo 200 series recalls
On certain Volvo 244 and 245, a microprocessor in the control unit of the cruise control can be affected by a short duration voltage drop. If this occurs when the cruise control switch is in the ON position, the effect may be an erratic cruise control function. Correction: Cruise control unit will be replaced.
1988061 · 700 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1987 volvo 200 series recalls
On certain Volvo 240, in the event of a low speed frontal impact, engine movement could cause the throttle cable sleeve to be pulled out of the adjusting fitting and not return to its original position. If this occured, an increase in engine speed would result, potentially making the vehicle more difficult to control in the post-collision environment. Correction: Throttle cables will be replaced.
1986101 · 5,500 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1986 volvo 200 series recalls
Certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245 fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Devices
1984142 · 2,484 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1984 volvo 200 series recalls
On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the alternator wire between the starter and the alternator could be pushed into contact with the heat shield at the turbocharger during servicing. Chafing of the wire can lead to a short circuit which can cause melting or burning of the wire and under certain conditions present the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Turbocharged GLT model passenger vehicles having 2 door, 4 door, and 5 door are affected.
1984025 · 1,413 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1984 volvo 200 series recalls
On certain Volvo 140, 142, 144, 145, 164, 240, 242, 244 and 245, fuel wetting may occur in the fuel tank drain plug flange area. Note: this is an extension of recall v79051.
1979112 · 14,973 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1975 volvo 200 series recalls
On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the carburetor float chamber ventilation hose may become disconnected and block the vacuum plunger or butterfly valve. This condition may result in high engine speeds.
1979083 · 490 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1979 volvo 200 series recalls
Certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245 may have a fuel tank with improper soldering in the drain plug area that could allow fuel to seep from the tank.
1979051 · 404 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1977 volvo 200 series recalls
Certain Volvo 242, 244, 245, 264 and 265 may have a defective fuel tank pressure control valve that could allow excess pressure to build up in the fuel tank possibly causing hairline cracks in the tank.
1979050 · 505 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer · All 1977 volvo 200 series recalls
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