NHTSA recall 03V-259 (03V259000)

vehicle speed control recall reported July 22, 2003 - about 23 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V259000
Also written as: 03V-259
Reported: July 22, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~23
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-259 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo WX - 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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