Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V793000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 858 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V793000
| Manufacturer: | Volvo Trucks North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 22, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V793000 |
| Units affected: | 858 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- An engine that does not return to idle quickly enough can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.