VOLVO 854 1997: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V199000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 854 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-11-08 | 1996-10-11 | 1996-10-21 |
Production Dates: 1996-04-01 - 1996-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12530
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE "SHAFT" CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 8, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
