VOLVO 240 1985: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V129000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 240 | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-10-27 | 1986-09-15 | 1986-09-18 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1986-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 89587
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
IN THE EVENT OF A LOW SPEED FRONTAL IMPACT, ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE SLEEVE TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE ADJUSTING FITTING AND NOT RETURN TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION OR IDLE POSITION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WOULD RESULT, MAKING CAR DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN A POST COLLISION ENVIRONMENT, WHICH CAN CAUSE MORE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND/OR INJURIES.
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH B230F ENGINES.
