How many recalls does the 1970 Volvo 142 have?

The 1970 Volvo 142 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1970 Volvo 142 has an open recall?

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1970 Volvo 142 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1970 Volvo 142 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 17,431 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 70V044000 1970-05-06 17,000 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT PAPER COVERED HOT AIR HOSE USED FOR EVAPORATION SYSTEM MAYCATCH ON FIRE DUE TO ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EXHAUST MANIFOLD.(CORRECT BYINSTALLING NEW IMPROVED TYPE HOSE.)

SUSPENSION 70V035000 1970-04-08 431 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT DURING ASSEMBLY SPACER WASHER WAS OMITTED AT ATTACHMENT OFUPPER REAR AXLE TORQUE ROD FORWARD ANCHORAGE.COULD RESULT IN TORQUE RODRUBBER BUSHING SLEEVE CUTTING INTO SOFTER BODY SHEET METAL, WHICH WOULDEVENTUALLY CAUSE FRONT ANCHORAGE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE END PLAY.(COR- RECT BYINSTALLING WASHER TO REDUCE…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1970 Volvo 142 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.