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Recall 1979112 — Volvo 100 Series – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1979112 — VOLVO 100 SERIES

Transport CanadaCritical

June 29, 1979

1974 VOLVO 100 SERIESTransport Canada Recall #1979112

FUEL SYSTEM

The official notice

Defect

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.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

14,973 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1974 VOLVO 100 SERIES