2011 VOLVO VNL RECALL - #11V050000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VNL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 23, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2010. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO START WITHOUT WARNING BECAUSE OF AN UNINTENDED PATH TO GROUND THAT EXISTS. THIS CAN OCCUR WHEN EITHER THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE IS DISCONNECTED AT THE BATTERY/FUSIBLE LINK OR IF THE FUSIBLE LINK OPENS AS A RESULT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 VOLVO VNL |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
3/23/2010 - 12/22/2010 |
| Recalled on |
2/1/2011 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
4/13/2011 |
| # Affected |
1,847 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VNL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 23, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2010. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO START WITHOUT WARNING BECAUSE OF AN UNINTENDED PATH TO GROUND THAT EXISTS. THIS CAN OCCUR WHEN EITHER THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE IS DISCONNECTED AT THE BATTERY/FUSIBLE LINK OR IF THE FUSIBLE LINK OPENS AS A RESULT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
THIS PRESENTS A RISK OF INJURY WITH NONOPERATIONAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING SERVICED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX1101.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY, POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for TIRES
2011 VOLVO VNL Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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