1994 Volvo 850 recall: vehicle speed control
Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 13, 1994. It covers about 14,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 14,000
- reported
- Sep 13, 1994
- owners notified
- Oct 15, 1994
- related complaints
- 5
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of speed control and can result in unwanted acceleration and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle body, throttle cable, charge air cooler piping and crankcase ventilation hoses.
Recall number 94V173000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 94V173000
Is there a recall on the 1994 Volvo 850 vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 94V173000, reported on September 13, 1994, covers about 14,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V173000?
Dealers will replace the throttle body, throttle cable, charge air cooler piping and crankcase ventilation hoses.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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