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1986 Volvo 240 Recalls

1986 VOLVO 240 Recall

Item Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Date Announced: 09/15/1986

Description of Recall: 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.

Conequence:

Action Need To Fix It: REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.

Notes: SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH B230F ENGINES.