1985 VOLVO 240 RECALL - #86V129000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 VOLVO 240 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 4/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
9/18/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/27/1986 |
| # Affected |
89,587 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH B230F ENGINES. |
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