How many recalls does the 1971 Volvo 142 have?

The 1971 Volvo 142 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Volvo 142 has an open recall?

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1971 Volvo 142 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Volvo 142 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 11,803 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 71V145000 1971-08-24 4,403 affected

Defect

VOLVO CAMPAIGN NO V-13.POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDIT IONS WATERVAPORS FROM P.C.V.SYSTEM COULD COLLECT IN THR OTTLE PLATE AREA ANDFREEZE, CAUSING THROTTLE NOT TO RETURN TOIDLE POSITION DURING DECELERATION.(CORRECT BY REROUTING P. C.V.VENTILATING HOSE.) THIS IS FURTHERMODIFICATION TOPREVIOUS RECALL NO.70-0140.

SEAT BELTS 71V138000 1971-08-18 7,400 affected

Defect

VOLVO CAMPAIGN NO V-12.POSSIBILITY THAT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKL E WASCONSTRUCTED TO IMPROPER SPECIFICATIONS.IF CONDITION EX ISTS, COULD RESULT INBUCKLE UNLATCHING DURING ACCIDENT, AND C OULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.(CORRECTBY REPLACING BUCKLES WHE RE NECESSARY.)

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 1971 Volvo 142 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.