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Volvo 940: 93V074000

Recall 93V074000
Drive Train, June 3, 1993
Original Recall from the NHTSA

Model Year(s): 1993

Mfr's Report Date:
June 3, 1993

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 93V074000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1864

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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