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defect and recall information for me please for a '77 244GL 200 1977

posted by  cdn_jackel on  Sat Mar 30 15:00 CST 2002
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I would like to know about all defects and recalls on the 1977 244GL.
If anybody has any information please let me know VIA email.
**note** this is very important
mitchell_elliott@hotmail.com

thankyou








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defect and recall information for me please for a '77 244GL 200 1977

posted by  chris herbst on  Sun Mar 31 07:54 CST 2002
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Year: 1977 Make: VOLVO Model: 244 Recall Date: 10/12/1979

Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61000
Manufactured: 06/1975 - 10/1976
Defect Summary:
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.

Year: 1977 Make: VOLVO Model: 244 Recall Date: 10/12/1979

Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28000
Manufactured: 09/1976 - 03/1978
Defect Summary:
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.

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Chris Herbst
1992 745, 68k

And others:
93 944, 150k
90 245, 110k
88 744, 160k
87 245, 185k







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defect and recall information for me please for a '77 244GL 200 1977

posted by  Joe HC on  Sat Mar 30 16:47 CST 2002
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May I ask why you ask? If there is a concern, it would be nice if you would share it. Especially since I have a 1977 244DL.

Thanks-

Joe HC
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1977 244, B21F engine, 140K, "carlsbad yellow", IPD anti-sway bars, Minneapolis, MN







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