NHTSA Recall 13V102000
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2013-03-21. An estimated 5,207 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
Risk
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.
Manufacturer campaign number: RVXX1301
Notes
Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1301.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.