The problem
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.
The fix
Dealer will replace the accelerator cable and retaining bracket and install new return springs, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: throttle; accelerator.Consequences of defect: if the throttle cable becomes stuck, loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident may result.Note: if any unusual accelerator pedal operation is experienced, the vehicleshould be brought to a safe stop, the ignition key turned off, and the dealershould be contacted immediately.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V219000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.