Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
240
Year
1975
Recall Campaign Number
77V219000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace The Accelerator Cable And Retaining Bracket And Install New Return Springs, If Necessary, At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40000
Date Owners Notified
19780316
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19771214