2003 VOLVO WXLL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 VOLVO WXLL
The 2003 VOLVO WXLL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 VOLVO WXLL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 VOLVO WXLL, potentially affecting up to 3,546 vehicles.
Recall 03V308000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 3,426 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD PUT PERSONS IN DANGER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
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...
View full details →Recall 03V183000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 120 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 VOLVO WXLL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLVO WXLL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most Recent Complaints
FATAL COLLISION INOLVING TRASH TRUCK INTO A TREE. POTENTIAL VEHICLE DEFECT CONTRIBUTED TO DEATH OF PASSENGER.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 VOLVO WXLL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 VOLVO WXLL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 VOLVO WXLL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 VOLVO WXLL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO WXLL
- 1998 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO WXLL — 1 complaint
- 2000 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 2001 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 2002 VOLVO WXLL — 0 complaints
- 2003 VOLVO WXLL (current)
- 2004 VOLVO WXLL — 1 complaint
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