2002 Autocar WX, 2002 Autocar WXLL Recall: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY VOLVO TRUCKS, THE…
NHTSA campaign 03V358000 · Power Train · filed Sep 29, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0302.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Autocar WX recalls
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- 2008–2014 Autocar Acx and 2 other models — Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold…
- 2005–2013 Autocar Acx and 2 other models — On the affected vehicles, the air brake systems were built…
- 2007–2009 Autocar WX and 1 other model — Structure
- 2008–2009 Autocar Acx and 2 other models — Parking Brake
Other campaigns involving Autocar vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V358000 (manufacturer number A-0302). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.