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1986 Volvo 240 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    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.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.

    Notes

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

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-08-01 - 1986-04-01

    Vehicles Affected

    89587

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