Volvo Wxll 2003

Model Wxll made in 2003 by Volvo got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, hydraulic. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train.

Wxll year 2003

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2003

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
03V183000	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC	from 06/01/2001 to 03/31/2003	V (Vehicle)	120		MFR	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	05/15/2003	05/21/2003
Defect Summary	On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Consequence Summary	If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo truck at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes	Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
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

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
RTJ-16629	05/15/2009	10030359	Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr	09/24/2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
RTJ-16629	05/15/2009	10030359	Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr	09/24/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10/14/2003		1	10/14/2003
	Fatal collision inolving trash truck into a tree. potential vehicle defect contributed to death of passenger.*ak