Vehicle speed controlRecall 86V-129 · 1985–1986 Volvo 240
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 86V-129 covers 89,587 1985–1986 Volvo 240 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The fix
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH B230F ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- SUDDEN ACCELERATIONNHTSA