VOLVO VN 2024: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V793000

Make Model Year
VOLVO VN 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-27 2023-11-22 2023-11-24

Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX2313

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 858

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 124

Summary

Volvo Trucks North America "Volvo Trucks" is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN vehicles. The engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds if the accelerator pedal position sensor becomes disconnected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."

Consequence

An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will replace the throttle pedal and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2313.

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 www.nhtsa.gov.