Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #03V308000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V308000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 3,426 affected units, VOLVO TRUCKS/SERVICE BRAKE STATUS FUNCTIONS, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V308000
Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America
Report Received Date: 2003-08-22T00:00:00
Subject: Volvo trucks/service brake status functions
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 3,426

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX0306
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ych9_44ry-4eg5
NHTSA ID: 03V308000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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