NHTSA recall 94V-173 (94V173000)

vehicle speed control recall reported September 13, 1994 - about 14,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V173000
Also written as: 94V-173
Reported: September 13, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~14,000
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL AND CAN RESULT IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY, THROTTLE CABLE, CHARGE AIR COOLER PIPING AND CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-173 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo 850 - 1994

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