Recall
Volvo 240 — 86V129000
NHTSA ID
86V129000
Make
Volvo
Model
240
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1986-09-15
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
89,587
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.