NHTSA Recall 94V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V173000; Date: Sep. 13, 1994
This condition can cause loss of speed control and can result in unwanted acceleration and a possible accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Volvo 850
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14,000
Recall Summary:
Under very cold weather conditions, ice crystals can form at the throttle in the engine intake system, and prevent the throttle from returning to idle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the throttle body, throttle cable, charge air cooler piping and crankcase ventilation hoses.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control. Vehicle description: passenger cars; sedans and station wagons. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Volvo at 1-201-768-7300. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1994
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