2003 Volvo Wxll Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Volvo Wxll, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Volvo Wxll
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.
Remedy: Volvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. Owners who take their…
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Volvo Wxll have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 0 injuries and 1 death. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fatal collision inolving trash truck into a tree. Potential vehicle defect contributed to death of passenger.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2003 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Volvo Wxll model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Wxll model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Volvo Wxll | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Volvo Wxll | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Volvo Wxll | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Volvo Wxll | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Volvo Wxll | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Volvo Wxll | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Volvo Wxll | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Volvo Wxll
How do I know if my 2003 Volvo Wxll has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Volvo Wxll; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V183000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.