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Safety Recalls of Volvo 240 Vehicles

There have been 2 safety recalls for the Volvo 240. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volvo 240.

NHTSA Recall #: 86V129000; Sep. 15, 1986

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Volvo 240, 1986 Volvo 240

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V219000; Dec. 14, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Volvo 240, 1975 Volvo 242, 1975 Volvo 244, 1975 Volvo 245

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volvo 240 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Sep. 15, 1986	Vehicle Speed Control	89,587
Dec. 14, 1977	Vehicle Speed Control:cables	40,000

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volvo 240 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1986 Volvo 240	1
1985 Volvo 240	1
1975 Volvo 240	1