Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V102000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Volvo Trucks North America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-03-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V102000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
Volvo Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
5,207
Reported to NHTSA
2013-03-21
Owners notified
2013-05-07

Defect 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.

Safety risk

Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Volvo VHD2014 2013 2012
Volvo VNL2014 2013 2012
Volvo VNM2014 2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.