NHTSA Recall 13V102000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESMar 21, 2013· Volvo Trucks North America

Summary

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.

Consequence

Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2013VolvoVHD
2012VolvoVNL
2013VolvoVNL
2014VolvoVNL

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