Recall 77V219000: 1975 Volvo 244 and 3 other models

Report received

Dec 14, 1977

Manufacturer

Volvo of america corp.

Potentially affected

40,000vehicles

Model years

1975

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1975 Volvo 2400 complaints
• 1975 Volvo 2420 complaints
• 1975 Volvo 2440 complaints
• 1975 Volvo 2450 complaints