NHTSA Recall 77V219000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V219000; Date: Dec. 14, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Volvo 240; 1975 Volvo 242; 1975 Volvo 244; 1975 Volvo 245
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 40,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The throttle cable plastic sleeve on these vehicles, which is attached to the firewall, could break at the groove for the retaining circlip allowing the buffer spring there to expand and cause an increase in engine speed. Also, the throttle cable could become frayed by chafing against incorrectly exposed reinforcing material from the cable sheath, at the engine end of the cable. The cable could then become stuck at any engine speed.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the accelerator cable and retaining bracket and install new return springs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: throttle; accelerator. Consequences of defect: if the throttle cable becomes stuck, loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident may result. Note: if any unusual accelerator pedal operation is experienced, the vehicleshouldbe brought to a safe stop, the ignition key turned off, and the dealershould be contacted immediately.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 16, 1978
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