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2012 VOLVO VNM Recall - Campaign #13V102000

 
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2012 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #13V102000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 VOLVO VNM
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks North America
Manufactured between 4/18/2011 - 3/14/2013
Recalled on 3/21/2013
Influenced by Volvo Trucks North America
Owners Notified on 5/7/2013
# Affected 5,207
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Description 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.
Consequences Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
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.
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.
See also 2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES

2012 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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