Volvo · Canada · Mod
Volvo 200 Series: Fuel System
Affects Volvo 200 Series · 1976–1977 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain Volvo 240, 242, 244, 245, 260, 262, 264 and 265, the fuel tank vent valve assembly may be defective allowing the venting system to emit fuel vapour into the atmosphere in excess of federal safety standard 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. This recall has been replaced by recalls v79048 through v79051.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational