Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #02V004002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V004002 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 115 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDAL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began january 30, 2002. 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V004002

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2002-01-20T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/throttle control/accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 115

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

Consequence Summary: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began january 30, 2002. 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-hus8.64y5_s4i6

NHTSA ID: 02V004002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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