NHTSA recall 96V199000
Vehicle speed control
Volvo 854 and 3 more
Reported Oct 11, 199612,530 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.Built Apr 1, 1996 – Jul 31, 1996
The defect
The screws which attach the throttle plate to its axle (shaft) can loosen allowing the throttle plate to come in contact with the throttle housing.
The risk
This condition could prevent the throttle from returning to idle position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle housing.