Volvo 240 1975
Model 240 made in 1975 by Volvo got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
Model 1975
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
77V219000 | VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 03/16/1978 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 12/14/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the accelerator cable and retaining bracket and install new return springs, if necessary, at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
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. |