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2003 VOLVO WXLL Recall - Campaign #03V183000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 VOLVO WXLL RECALL - #03V183000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2003 VOLVO WXLL
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 6/1/2001 - 3/31/2003
Recalled on 5/21/2003
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 120
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Description ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
Consequences IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. 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 CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR VOLVO TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 VOLVO WXLL Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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