WHITE GMC WXLL 2002: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
| Make : WHITE GMC | Model : WXLL | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 2002-01-16 - 2002-10-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V358000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-09-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-09-29 | Date Added to Database: 2003-09-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-0302 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 40 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY VOLVO TRUCKS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO FORWARD GEAR WITHOUT THE DRIVER FIRST PRESSING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITONAL AIR OPERATED STOP LIGHT SWITCH AND NECESSARY WIRING CHANGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN 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 AUTOCAR AT 765-489-5499. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0302.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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