VOLVO VN 2023: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V741000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VN 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-26 2024-10-03 2024-10-03

Production Dates: 2021-01-04 - 2024-01-16

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX2408

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2098

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo" is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network "CAN" communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

Consequence

Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the electronic control unit "ECU" software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153' or go to nhtsa.gov.