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Safety recall · 72V235000

Vehicle speed control: cables Volvo recall

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 21, 1972. It covers about 39,943 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V235000
Reported
Sep 21, 1972
Vehicles
39,943
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

Contacts

Volvo campaign no v-14. Models 142, 144, 145, 164, 182 and 183 only.Possibility that throttle control cable inner wire may become frayed andpossibly cause throttle to become stuck in partially-open position. Ifcondition exists, vehicle would become difficult to control. (Correct byinspecting and replacing with new improved cable where necessary. ).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V235000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1969 Volvo Volvo01C
1970 Volvo Volvo01C
1971 Volvo Volvo12F
1972 Volvo Volvo01C

Questions

Is the 72V235000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 72V235000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 72V235000 announced?

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 21, 1972. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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