NHTSA recall 03V358000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Autocar WX and 1 more
Reported Sep 29, 200340 vehicles affectedAUTOCAR, LLCMaker’s number A-0302Built Jan 16, 2002 – Oct 18, 2002
The defect
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.
The risk
This condition could allow the vehicle to move forward without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.