| Make : VOLVO | Model : 850 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19930801 - 19940701 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V173000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19941015 | Date Received by ODI: 19940913 | Date Added to Databse: 19940923 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14000 | ||
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Summary:
UNDER VERY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ICE CRYSTALS CAN FORM AT THE THROTTLE IN THE ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM, AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND CAN RESULT IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, THROTTLE CABLE, CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPING AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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