NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Volvo Wxll Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Volvo Wxll has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Volvo Wxll. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Volvo Wxll owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Volvo Wxll, describing incidents dated October 14, 2003.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10045530 · Filed
FATAL COLLISION INOLVING TRASH TRUCK INTO A TREE. POTENTIAL VEHICLE DEFECT CONTRIBUTED TO DEATH OF PASSENGER.*AK
VOLVO TRUCKS/SERVICE BRAKE STATUS FUNCTIONS
NHTSA #03V308000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2003 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Potentially affected: 3,426 vehicles
Volvo campaign RVXX0306 · Owners notified October 22, 2003 · Vehicles built December 17, 1997 – June 27, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES, THE BODY BUILDER WIRING OPTION WAS MIS-WIRED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE AUTO NEUTRAL WITH SERVICE BRAKE STATUS OPTION MAY ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO GO INTO FORWARD GEAR WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S FOOT PRESSING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL FIRST.
Safety consequence
UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD PUT PERSONS IN DANGER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
VOLVO TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR OPERATED STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND THE NECESSARY WIRING CHANGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING 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 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).
VOLVO TRUCKS/ ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE
NHTSA #03V183000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2003 · VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Potentially affected: 120 vehicles
Vehicles built June 1, 2001 – March 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
Other Volvo Wxll model years
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