Recall 78V062000: Volvo 242, Volvo 244, Volvo 245 and 3 more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Summary
The problem. The rear wheel bearings on the involved vehicles, may have received an inadequate amount of lubrication. This condition would initially cause the roller bearings to develop a rumbling noise.
The fix. The dealer will either lubricate the bearings or replace them with new bearings and seals with lubrication at no charge to owner.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; axle, wheel bearings.consequences of defect: if allowed to continue in this condition, the bearingswill heat up and eventually seize. This may lead to the rear axle separatinginto pieces, the wheel separating from the vehicle, loss of braking capability,and a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V062000
- Manufacturer
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Report received
- March 24, 1978
- Owners notified
- March 17, 1978
- Built
- Sep 1, 1976 – Mar 1, 1978
- Units affected
- 28,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.