FIAT 850 1994: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : FIAT | Model : 850 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1993-08-01 - 1994-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V173000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-10-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-09-13 | Date Added to Database: 1994-09-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, 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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-201-768-7300. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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