NHTSA Recall 03V308000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V308000; Date: Aug. 22, 2003
Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Volvo WX; 1999 Volvo WX; 2000 Volvo WX; 2001 Volvo WX; 2002 Volvo WX; 2003 Volvo WX; 2004 Volvo WX; 1998 Volvo Wxll; 1999 Volvo Wxll; 2000 Volvo Wxll; 2001 Volvo Wxll; 2002 Volvo Wxll; 2003 Volvo Wxll; 2004 Volvo Wxll
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America Inc
Affected Units:: 3,426
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 22, 2003
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