Recall 86V129000: Faulty Throttle LInkages and Control

IN THE EVENT OF A LOW SPEED FRONTAL IMPACT, ENGINE MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE CABLE SLEEVE TO BE PULLED OUT OF THE ADJUSTING FITTING AND NOT RETURN TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION OR IDLE POSITION.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WOULD RESULT, MAKING CAR DIFFICULT TO CONTROL IN A POST COLLISION ENVIRONMENT, WHICH CAN CAUSE MORE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND/OR INJURIES. REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES.

SYSTEM: THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH B230F ENGINES.

1985 VOLVO 240
1986 VOLVO 240