Volvo Wx 2002
Model Wx made in 2002 by Volvo got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, suspension.
Model 2002
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 | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V317000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC | from 04/02/2002 to 09/25/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 213 | 01/14/2003 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 11/25/2002 | 11/27/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in loss of axle stability, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. owner notification began january 14, 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 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). | |||||||||||||||