Volvo Wx 2001
Model Wx made in 2001 by Volvo got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, vehicle speed control.
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V308000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 12/17/1997 to 06/27/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 3426 | 10/22/2003 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/22/2003 | 08/25/2003 | |||||||
| 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V036000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 10/23/2001 to 11/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 215 | 03/15/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/05/2002 | 02/07/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. owner notification began march 15, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V004002 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 06/04/2001 to 10/25/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 115 | 01/30/2002 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/20/2002 | 02/14/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began january 30, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||