NHTSA recall 03V-308 (03V308000)
power train recall reported August 22, 2003 - about 3,426 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 03V308000
- Also written as
- 03V-308
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX0306
- Reported
- August 22, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,426
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD PUT PERSONS IN DANGER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-308 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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