1978 Volvo F613 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1978 Volvo F613. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1978 Volvo F613
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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Latches/locks/linkages
On certain vehicles, the endstop for the secondary cab lock hook may experience abnormal wear. This can prevent the hook and latching bracket from engaging when the cab is powered.
Remedy: The dealer will install a guide for the secondary cab lock hook, and replace existing hook with a modified version free of charge.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Operation under extreme conditions of high humidity, salt and dirt can cause rusting of the splined section of the upper steering shaft. This causes increased stresses between the steering column universal joint connection and the input shaft of the steering gear. Continued operation under these conditions could result in unacceptable…
Remedy: All affected vehicles will be equipped with a grease fitting on the splined section of the upper side of the universal joint.
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Master cylinder (service brakes)
The involved vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured brake master cylinder tilting valve. These defective tilting valves may develop internal leakage with many brake applications and cause hydraulic brake pressure loss in one or both vehicle brake circuits.
Remedy: Dealer will equip all affected vehicles with the correct tilting valves at no cost to owner.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 Volvo F613. 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 F613 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo F613 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Volvo F613 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 Volvo F613 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 Volvo F613 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Volvo F613 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Volvo F613 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1978 Volvo F613
How do I know if my 1978 Volvo F613 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 1978 Volvo F613; 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 78V254000).
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.
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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.