Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
240
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
86V129000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace Throttle Cables.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Of America Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19840801
End Of Manufacture
19860401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
89587
Date Owners Notified
19861027
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
19860915