Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1978 242.
The 1978 Volvo 242 entry serves as a single-model-year reference point within the broader 242 designation, a vehicle researchers can anchor to a specific point in the series' production run rather than a general overview. As a dedicated 1978 overview page, it isolates one cycle from surrounding model years, giving researchers a precise slice to compare against adjacent years and to trace continuity or shifts within the 242 lineage. The choice to frame the vehicle by this specific year reflects its position as a stable, well-documented data point in the model's history, one that supports clean longitudinal analysis without the confounding variables that broader summaries introduce. For anyone building out a reference resource, the 1978 Volvo 242 functions as a reliable, narrowly scoped building block rather than a sweeping statement about the entire 242 series.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
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THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION WOULD INITIALLY CAUSE THE ROLLER BEARINGS TO DEVELOP A RUMBLING NOISE. Remedy: THE DEALER WILL EITHER LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS OR REPLACE THEM WITH NEW BEARINGS AND SEALS WITH LUBRICATION AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356EN01 | 2022-02-09 | Equipment | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| Service Manager | 2022-02-03 | Electrical System | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery… |
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