Vehicle recall 03V308000 · August 22, 2003

Volvo WX and Wxll

On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the…

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Summary: On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.
Consequence: Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Remedy: Volvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 03V308000
Reported to NHTSA: August 22, 2003
Filed by: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufacturer campaign: RVXX0306
Owner notification: October 22, 2003
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,426
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission

Recall 03V308000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo WX (1998-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Volvo Wxll (1998-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

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