CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The accelerator pedal position sensor can become disconnected, and if that happens the engine may not return to idle within 2 seconds. This means the vehicle does not meet federal accelerator control requirements.
An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected and repaired as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: Volvo will replace the throttle pedal and update the vehicle software at no charge. Owner letters were mailed February 27, 2024. You can contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586, referencing recall RVXX2313, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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