Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 VOLVO WX Recall - Campaign #03V259000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 VOLVO WX RECALL - #03V259000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.

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Vehicle 1996 VOLVO WX
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Manufactured between 7/31/1995 - 11/26/1997
Recalled on 7/24/2003
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 23
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequences IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1996 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1996 VOLVO WX Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, LINES AND FITTINGS

1996 VOLVO WX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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