The 2001 Volvo WX has two recalls, both carrying the same severity level: a drive axle that can shift out of alignment and an accelerator pedal assembly that can fail, either of which raises the risk of a crash.
On the axle side, the upper axle seat on the forward or rear drive axle can break, allowing the axle to move out of position and reducing directional stability. On the throttle side, vehicles equipped with Williams Controls Industries electronic throttle control have a weld in the accelerator pedal assembly that may not hold, causing the clevis to detach from its mounting plate and drop the engine to idle without warning while the truck is moving.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper axle seat on the forward and/or rear drive axle can break, causing the axle to shift out of alignment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a specific date code and replace affected axles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The weld connecting the clevis to the plate on the electronic throttle pedal may be weak and allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the throttle pedal with a properly welded unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
