NHTSA recall 93V-074 (93V074000)

vehicle speed control recall reported April 28, 1993 - about 1,864 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V074000
Also written as: 93V-074
Reported: April 28, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~1,864
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

CHECK FOR INSULATION CLIPS IN THE HOSE BETWEEN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER AND THE THROTTLE HOUSING, AND REMOVE IF FOUND.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-074 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo 940 - 1993

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