| Make : VOLVO | Model : 240 | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19840801 - 19860401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V129000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19861027 | Date Received by ODI: 19860915 | Date Added to Database: 19860918 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 89587 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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