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Recall 1979050 — Volvo 200 Series – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1979050 — VOLVO 200 SERIES

Transport CanadaCritical

March 16, 1979

1977 VOLVO 200 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1979050

FUEL SYSTEM

The official notice

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

505 vehicles affectedMfr ref: P2809Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1977 VOLVO 200 SERIES3 recalls