THE SCREWS WHICH ATTACH THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS AXLE CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE THROTTLE PLATE
— Recall Campaign #96V199000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 12,530 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
96V199000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Car USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 11, 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 96V199000 |
| Units affected: | 12,530 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.