NHTSA recall 02V004002
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Volvo WX
Reported Jan 20, 2002115 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INCBuilt Jun 4, 2001 – Oct 25, 2001
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.