Recall 23V793000: Volvo VN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Summary
The 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."
The risk. An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V793000
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX2313
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Report received
- November 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- February 27, 2024
- Units affected
- 858
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 124
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.