2012 Volvo Vnl | 2014 Volvo Vnl | 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vnm — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Published March 21, 2013 · Recall initiated: March 21, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V102000, published March 21, 2013. Recalling firm: Volvo Trucks North America; 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2014 Volvo Vnl | 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vnm — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLVO
- Model
- VNL
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Lot
- 2012 VOLVO VNL | 2014 VOLVO VNL | 2013 VOLVO VNL | 2012 VOLVO VHD | 2012 VOLVO VNM | 2013 VOLVO VNM | 2013 VOLVO VHD | 2014 VOLVO VHD | 2014 VOLVO VNM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volvo Vnl | 2014 Volvo Vnl | 2013 Volvo Vnl | 2012 Volvo Vhd | 2012 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vnm | 2013 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vhd | 2014 Volvo Vnm — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V102000 on March 21, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLVO. Model: VNL.