Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 03V-308 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 03V-308 covers 3,426 Volvo vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,4262 models

ReportedAug 22, 2003Owners notified Oct 22, 2003

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V308000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD PUT PERSONS IN DANGER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo WX1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Volvo Wxll1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from December 17, 1997 to June 27, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.