Vehicle recall 72V235000 · September 21, 1972
1969-1972 Volvo Volvo
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Volvo campaign no v-14.MODELS 142, 144, 145, 164, 182 and 183 only.possibility that throttle control cable inner wire may become frayed andpossibly cause throttle to become stuck in partially-open position.ifcondition exists, vehicle would become difficult to control.(correct byinspecting and replacing with new improved cable where necessary.).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V235000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 21, 1972
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 18, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 39,943
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volvo Volvo (1969-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969
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