Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 30, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V132000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 121,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 13, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAIN A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH, THROUGH EXCESS PRESSURE OVER EXTENDED PERIODS, COULD CAUSE METAL FATIGUE AND EVENTUALLY FUEL VAPORS TO BE EMITTED INTO THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH HAIRLINE CRACKS IN THE FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ID: 79V048000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 61,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TANK AND MAKE REPLACEMENTS, IF NECESSARY. THE VALVE WILL BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE EMISSION AND SAFETY-RELATED PROBLEMS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF A FILLER INLET FUEL TRAP AND A FEEDER PUMP TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF FUEL SURGE AND VAPOR LOCK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 18, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, PRESSURES AND FUEL VOLATILITY, FUEL MAY SURGE WHEN THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED IN A CERTAIN MANNER. UNDER THESE SAME CONDITIONS THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP VAPOR LOCK.

NHTSA ID: 79V028000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 57,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A BAFFLE IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO PREVENT FUEL SURGE AND INSTALL A NEW PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE, WHICH WILL BRING ABOUT A LOWER VENT PRESSURE. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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