Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V358000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V358000 by Autocar, Llc. Includes 40 affected units, AUTOCAR/TRANSMISSION MIS-WIRING, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks assembled by volvo trucks, the transmission may go into forward gear without the driver first pressing down on the brake pedal.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an additonal air operated stop light switch and necessary wiring changes. owner notification began 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 autocar at 765-489-5499.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V358000
Manufacturer: Autocar, Llc
Report Received Date: 2003-09-29T00:00:00
Subject: Autocar/transmission mis-wiring
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 40

Details

MFR Campaign Number: A-0302
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks assembled by volvo trucks, the transmission may go into forward gear without the driver first pressing down on the brake pedal.
Consequence Summary: This condition could allow the vehicle to move forward without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an additonal air operated stop light switch and necessary wiring changes. owner notification began 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 autocar at 765-489-5499.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-kws2-a4h9-zrxj
NHTSA ID: 03V358000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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