NHTSA Campaign 93V074000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Issued by VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. · Reported Apr 28, 1993 · 1,864 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
VOLVO 940 1993 1,864

Source: NHTSA Campaign 93V074000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.