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Volvo 240 Recalls

Vehicle manufacturers issue official Volvo 240 recall notices to inform car owners of problems and/or defects that have been brought to the manufacturer's attention. An automotive recall requires the manufacturer to send an official notice to owners of the vehicles found to be defective once the NHTSA deems the problem to be wide spread and an official Volvo 240 recall. View listings of Volvo 240 recalls from NHTSA below with full details, vehicles affected, date reported, and more.

Volvo 240 Recalls by Model

Used 1986 Volvo 240 Recalls

Recall Date: 1986-09-15
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Cars Affected: 89,587

Summary:
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.

Consequences:

Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.

Used 1985 Volvo 240 Recalls