1996 VOLVO 855 RECALL - #96V199000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE (SHAFT) CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 VOLVO 855 |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1996 - 7/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/1996 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/8/1996 |
| # Affected |
12,530 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE (SHAFT) CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE THROTTLE HOUSING. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE HOUSING. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 8, 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 VOLVO 855 Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Oct 28, 1999 - 162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION ON INSTALLING A PROTECTIVE PAD ON THE TAILGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE. *TT
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