Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks Assembled By Volvo Trucks, The Transmission May Go Into Forward Gear Without The Driver First Pressing Down On The Brake Pedal.
Make Of Vehicle
AUTOCAR
Model Of Vehicle
WX
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V358000
Component Description
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Allow The Vehicle To Move Forward Without Warning, Creating The Potential For A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install An Additonal Air Operated Stop Light Switch And Necessary Wiring Changes. Owner Notification Began 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 Autocar At 765-489-5499.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20020116
End Of Manufacture
20021018
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
40
Date Owners Notified
20030901
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Autocar, Llc
Date Report Received
20030929
Make Campaign Number
A-0302