Volvo 900 Series Recall R/1993/033: Possible Jamming Of Throttle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Jun 1993
- Launched
- 805
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/033
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled 900 Series vehicles built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1993. A plastic clip may have been left in the engine air inlet hose during initial assembly. The dealer will check the engine air inlet hose removing the clip (if present). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A plastic clip may have been left in the engine air inlet hose during initial assembly. Should this clip be drawn into the throttle housing it may cause the throttle to jam.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THROTTLE Defect: A plastic clip may have been left in the engine air inlet hose during initial assembly. Should this clip be drawn into the throttle housing it may cause the throttle to jam. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and check the engine air inlet hose removing the clip (if present).
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the throttle to jam.
The Fix
The dealer will check the engine air inlet hose removing the clip (if present).
Are You Affected?
900 Series built between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1993 may be included. Volvo estimates 805 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1993/033. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2003/008 | |
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2002/097 | |
| 900 SeriesLoss of brake servo assistance | Urgent | R/1998/023 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was RCOMP/92/002 on 26 Nov 1992, for inadequate welding of towbar. The one launched after it was R/1994/062 on 1 Dec 1994, for throttle mechanism may not return to idle position. You can also see every Volvo recall and all recalls launched in 1993.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/033, launched 4 June 1993. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.