Vehicle recall 94V173000 · September 13, 1994
1994 Volvo 850
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This condition can cause loss of speed control and can result in unwanted acceleration and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle body, throttle cable, charge air cooler piping and crankcase ventilation hoses.
- Notes
- 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 1-201-768-7300. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 1994
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 15, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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