Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #03V259000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V259000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 23 affected units, VOLVO/CUMMINS/ECM, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V259000
Report Received Date: 2003-07-22T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo/cummins/ecm
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence Summary: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or 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-637y_ji9y_6b5b
NHTSA ID: 03V259000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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