Volvo recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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 could happen
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volvo Vhd 2012–2014
- Volvo Vnl 2012–2014
- Volvo Vnm 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V102000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 21, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 7, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,207
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 18, 2011 to Mar 14, 2013
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- RVXX1301
Notes
Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1301.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Volvo recall: Steering Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 13, 2023
- Volvo recall: Visibility Jul 24, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.