Recall 94V-173
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recalled the 1994 Volvo 850: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-173
- Reported
- September 13, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 14,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This condition can cause loss of speed control and can result in unwanted acceleration and a possible accident.
The fix
Dealers will replace the throttle body, throttle cable, charge air cooler piping and crankcase ventilation hoses.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: passenger cars; sedans and station wagons.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact volvo at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Volvo 850 1994