Recall 03V-259
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1996 to 1997 Volvo WX: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-259
- Reported
- July 22, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 23 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1-[removed] or volvo trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo WX 1996 to 1997