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Volvo 240 Recall 86V129: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 86V129, reported September 15, 1986, 89,587 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V129VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH B230F ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Volvo 24019851986