NHTSA Recall 07V573000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDec 14, 2007· VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Summary
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
Consequence
IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, COMPONENTS AND WIRING MAY BE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH FUSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Volvo | VHD |
| 2004 | Volvo | VHD |
| 2005 | Volvo | VHD |
| 2007 | Volvo | VHD |
| 2008 | Volvo | VHD |
| 2003 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2004 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2005 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2006 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2007 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2008 | Volvo | VNL |
| 2005 | Volvo | VNM |
| 2006 | Volvo | VNM |
| 2007 | Volvo | VNM |
| 2008 | Volvo | VNM |
| 2007 | Volvo | VT |
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