2001 Volvo WX recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Volvo WX, covering 3,756 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Power train: automatic transmissionReported August 22, 2003 · 3,426 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported February 5, 2002 · 215 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
Risk: This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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 volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 02V036000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported January 20, 2002 · 115 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these pedals. Owner notification began january 30, 2002. 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 volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 02V004002 · Recall details

Questions about the 2001 Volvo WX recalls

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How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo WX have?

3, covering power train and vehicle speed control.

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