1974 Volvo 142 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1974 Volvo 142. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1974 Volvo 142
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the fuel tank, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1974 Volvo 142. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Volvo 142 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo 142 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Volvo 142 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Volvo 142 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 Volvo 142 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 Volvo 142 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 Volvo 142 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1974 Volvo 142
How do I know if my 1974 Volvo 142 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1974 Volvo 142; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 74V079000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.