NHTSA Recall 00V232003: Antilock (service brakes)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,362 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Volvo Acl.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V232003 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | August 22, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Safety risk
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Notes
Owner notification was phased.first mailing to critical category "a" owners began december 11, 2000.all other owner notification began february 12, 2001.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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V232003
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Acl | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo Vnl | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo Vnm | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo Wah | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo Wg | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo Wx | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo Wxll | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Volvo Wxr | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.