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Volvo 240 (1986) – 86V129000

Vehicle recall defect – 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.


Volvo 240 (1985) – 86V129000

Vehicle recall defect – 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.


Volvo 240 (1975) – 77V219000

Vehicle recall defect – The Involved Vehicles Are In Non-Compliance With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, “Accelerator Control Systems”. The Throttle Cable Plastic Sleeve On These Vehicles, Which Is Attached To The Firewall, Could Break At The Groove For The Retaining Circlip Allowing The Buffer Spring There To Expand And Cause An Increase In Engine Speed. Also, The Throttle Cable Could Become Frayed By Chafing Against Incorrectly Exposed Reinforcing Material From The Cable Sheath, At The Engine End Of The Cable. The Cable Could Then Become Stuck At Any Engine Speed.