Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #03V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V183000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 120 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/ ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V183000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2003-05-15T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo trucks/ electronic control module

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 120

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Consequence Summary: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V183000

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