1998-2004 Volvo WX and Volvo WXLL recall: automatic transmission

Volvo Trucks North America Inc reported this safety recall on August 22, 2003. It covers about 3,426 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,426
reported: Aug 22, 2003
owners notified: Oct 22, 2003
related complaints: 1

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Remedy: 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 number 03V308000

Affected vehicles

Volvo WX 1998-2004 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Volvo WXLL 1998-2004 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.

2001 Volvo WX 2002 Volvo WX 2003 Volvo WX 2004 Volvo WX 2001 Volvo WXLL 2002 Volvo WXLL 2003 Volvo WXLL 2004 Volvo WXLL

Questions about recall 03V308000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2004 Volvo WX and Volvo WXLL automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 03V308000, reported on August 22, 2003, covers about 3,426 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V308000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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