Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V074000

Vehicle speed control

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-04-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V074000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,864
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-28
Owners notified
1993-06-03

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volvo 9401993

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.