What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1977186
- Recall date
- 13 March 1978
- Make
- Volvo
- Models
- 200 Series
- Model years
- 1977 to 1978
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 205
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain Volvo 264 and 265, a lack of lubricant in the rear axle bearing could cause a bearing failure. Continued use of the vehicle may cause the rear wheel and hub to separate from the vehicle causing a loss of vehicle control and possible vehicle crash.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1977186.