Recall 03V358000: 2002 Autocar WX and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 29, 2003

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

40vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This condition could allow the vehicle to move forward without warning, creating the potential for a vehicle crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Autocar WX0 complaints
• 2002 Autocar Wxll0 complaints