Recall 86V129000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Defect in 1985-1986 VOLVO 240
RECALL This recall affects up to 89,587 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 86V129000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 89,587 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.
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