NHTSA recall 86V129000
Vehicle speed control
Volvo 240
Reported Sep 15, 198689,587 vehicles affectedVOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.Built Aug 1, 1984 – Apr 1, 1986
The defect
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.
The remedy
Replace throttle cables.