Volvo Car 800 Series: Throttle Mechanism May Not Return To Idle Position.
Volvo Car 800 Series Recall Summary Volvo is recalling 1,922 vehicles from the 800 Series because the throttle mechanism may not return to idle in certain conditions. Ice crystals can form in the crankcase ventilation system during extremely cold and humid weather, potentially preventing the throttle from closing fully. Volvo will replace the throttle housing and vent hose on affected vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- VOLVO CAR
- Product
- Vehicles: VOLVO CAR 800 SERIES, VOLVO CAR. Units affected: 1,922
- Reason
- Under extreme climatic conditions eg low ambient temperature combined with high air humidity ice crystals may form in the crankcase ventilation system which includes the throttle housing. Should this condition occur ice build up may prevent the throttle from fully closing. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified throttle housing and a new vent hose.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1994-12-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/25a1424d-89e2-4450-8276-e1dc0ee565ba