Auto Recalls for Consumers

2007 VOLVO VNM Recall - Campaign #07V345000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2007 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #07V345000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.

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Vehicle 2007 VOLVO VNM
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufactured between 12/5/2006 - 3/7/2007
Recalled on 8/8/2007
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Owners Notified on 9/10/2007
# Affected 677
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.
Consequences IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF THE ELEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0703.CUSTOMERS 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 2007 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE

2007 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY

2007 VOLVO VNM Recall for STEERING

2007 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2007 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2007 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2007 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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