Vehicle speed controlRecall 93V-074 · 1993 Volvo 940

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall 93V-074 covers 1,864 1993 Volvo 940 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,8641 model

ReportedApr 28, 1993Owners notified Jun 3, 1993

Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V074000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

CHECK FOR INSULATION CLIPS IN THE HOSE BETWEEN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND THE THROTTLE HOUSING, AND REMOVE IF FOUND.

SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROLS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; MODELS 944 AND 945 WITH TURBO ENGINESMANUFACTURED IN TORSLANDA, SWEDEN.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo 9401993

Built from August 1, 1992 to February 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.