Vehicle recall 77V219000 · December 14, 1977
Volvo 240, 242 and 2 more models
The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles are in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The throttle cable plastic sleeve on these vehicles, which is attached to the firewall, could break at the groove for the retaining circlip allowing the buffer spring there to expand and cause an increase in engine speed. Also, the throttle cable could become frayed by chafing against incorrectly exposed reinforcing material from the cable sheath, at the engine end of the cable. The cable could then become stuck at any engine speed.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the accelerator cable and retaining bracket and install new return springs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle; accelerator.consequences of defect: if the throttle cable becomes stuck, loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident may result.note: if any unusual accelerator pedal operation is experienced, the vehicleshouldbe brought to a safe stop, the ignition key turned off, and the dealershould be contacted immediately.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V219000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 1977
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 16, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 40,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
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