Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #13V102000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V102000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Affecting 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 Includes 5,207 affected units, Remote Battery Disconnect Switch/Cable Overheating, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.