Recalls for your 1974 Volvo 145

Recalls for 1974 Volvo 145

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3 recalls found.
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Americans in the UK with their Volvo, 1970s

Dave's Old Slides posted a photo:

Americans in the UK with their Volvo, 1970s

From a 35mm slide processed by Drewery Photocolor USA. Photographer unknown.

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel tank assembly.consequences of defect: in the presence of an ignition source, this combustiblemixture may result in a vehicle fire and serious personal injury.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Notes
Possibility that the accelerator pedal lever could be of such design that therubber accessory floor mat or vehicle carpet could retard the pedal's normalreturn to idle position.(correct by inspecting and installing pedal leverwhich precludes interference with the return of pedal to normal position).

DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Volvo campaign no v-1940079.possibility that if excessive pressure is exertedon the outer plastic housing of the floor mounted front seat beltbuckle/anchorage assembly while attaching the seat belt, there is a possibilitythat the housing will slide down the flexible stalk, and allow internal partsof the seat belt latch to become disassembled.if this condition exists itwill affect the belt sensing switch for the interlock system and enginestarting will be affected.(correct by inspecting and replacing assembly wherenecessary and placing a metal clip on the stalk immediately below the plasticouter housing).