How many recalls does the 1973 Volvo 142 have?

The 1973 Volvo 142 has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1973 Volvo 142 has an open recall?

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1973 Volvo 142 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 Volvo 142 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 39,753 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 74V104000 1974-06-25 17,253 affected

Defect

POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVER COULD BE OF SUCH DESIGN THAT THERUBBER ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT OR VEHICLE CARPET COULD RETARD THE PEDAL'S NORMALRETURN TO IDLE POSITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PEDAL LEVERWHICH PRECLUDES INTERFERENCE WITH THE RETURN OF PEDAL TO NORMAL POSITION).

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 73V163000 1973-08-06 12,000 affected

Defect

VOLVO CAMPAIGN NO N/A.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FUEL SUPPLY HOSE CONNECTING THEFUEL SUPPLY PIPE TO THE COLD START VALVE (INJECTOR) ON CERTAIN FUEL INJECTEDMODELS COULD HAVE THE INCORRECT INSIDE DIAMETER WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT INEVENTUAL FATIQUE AND POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE.IF FUEL LEAKAGE DOES OCCUR, THEREIS DANGER OF…

STEERING 72V300000 1972-12-08 10,500 affected

Defect

VOLVO CAMPAIGN NO V-15.POSSIBILITY THAT SCREWS WHICH SECURE TURN SIGNALOPERATING SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER SWITCH AND OVERDRIVE SWITCH TO STEERING COLUMNMAY BECOME LOOSE AND CONTACT STEERING HUB.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD CAUSEMEMENTARY STIFF OPERATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING SCREW ANDCLIPS.)

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 1973 Volvo 142 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.