| Make : VOLVO | Model : 940 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19920801 - 19930201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V074000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930603 | Date Received by ODI: 19930428 | Date Added to Database: 19930430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | ||
| 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: 1864 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
PLASTIC HOOD INSULATION CLIP(S) WAS(WERE) INADVERTENTLY DROPPED INTO THE HOSE BETWEEN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND THE THROTTLE HOUSING WHICH CAN INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
IF A PLASTIC CLIP MOVES TOWARD THE THROTTLE HOUSING ITCAN BECOME LODGED THERE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. LOSS OFTHROTTLE CONTROL CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CHECK FOR INSULATION CLIPS IN THE HOSE BETWEEN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND THE THROTTLE HOUSING, AND REMOVE IF FOUND. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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