Volvo Wx 2000

Model Wx made in 2000 by Volvo got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and steering.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03V308000VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 12/17/1997 to 06/27/2003V (Vehicle)342610/22/2003MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/22/200308/25/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 SummaryUnintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryVolvo 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.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
00V232003VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 11/06/1997 to 08/07/2000V (Vehicle)1836212/11/2000MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/22/200008/24/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the abs ecu.
NotesOwner notification was phased.first mailing to critical category a owners began december 11, 2000.all other owner notification began february 12, 2001.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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
02V037005VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 06/14/1999 to 08/31/2000V (Vehicle)1991507/25/2002MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/15/200208/15/2002
Defect SummaryOn some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. owner notification began july 25, 2002. 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION
01V167004VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 05/08/2000 to 10/09/2000V (Vehicle)12MFRVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA07/10/200107/19/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. these suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 chalmers at 1-905-624-9750.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
WHEELS - RIM
00V190002VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCfrom 01/01/2000 to 06/10/2000V (Vehicle)182ODIVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/29/200106/18/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
Consequence SummaryOver time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryAccuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
NotesAccuride began notifying owners on june 20, 2000. 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 accuride customer service at 1-812-962-5027.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).