Vehicle recall 86V129000 · September 15, 1986
1985-1986 Volvo 240
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Replace throttle cables.
- Notes
- System: throttle cable assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars with B230F engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V129000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 1986
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 27, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 89,587
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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