NHTSA Complaint #868602 — 1990 VOLVO 740 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	868602
Vehicle	1990 VOLVO 740
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 12, 2000
Date Filed	August 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM ABOUT 20 TO 65MPH DUE TO A PIECE OF A BROKEN GASKET FALLING INTO THE THROTTLE BODY. DRIVER HAD TO TURN IGNITION OFF IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER TOOK OUT THE PIECE OF GASKET AND REPLACED GASKET. *AK

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