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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V102000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Published March 21, 2013 · Recall initiated: March 21, 2013

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.

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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