Recall
Volvo 850 — 94V173000
NHTSA ID
94V173000
Make
Volvo
Model
850
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1994-09-13
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
14,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
UNDER VERY COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, ICE CRYSTALS CAN FORM AT THE THROTTLE IN THE ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM, AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND CAN RESULT IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, THROTTLE CABLE, CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPING AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES.