NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Trucks North America - Unintended Acceleration in Limp Mode/FMVSS 124
Published: October 3, 2024Recall ID: 24V741000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Affected Products
Unintended Acceleration in Limp Mode/FMVSS 124
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unintended Acceleration in Limp Mode/FMVSS 124 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V741000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V741000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Defect summary | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Volvo VN vehicles. When the Controller Area Network (CAN) communications are interrupted and the vehicle is in limp mode, an incorrect accelerator pedal signal can result in unintended acceleration. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems." |
| Completion rate | 80.60 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 26, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Customer Service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2408. |
| Consequence summary | Sudden unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | RVXX2408 |
| Potentially affected | 2098 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |