VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-12-01.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V238000
Electrical system: wiring
Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORP
Vehicles affected
1,275
Reported to NHTSA
1994-12-01
Owners notified
1994-11-30
Defect description
THE MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER HARNESS WAS MISROUTED. IF THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THIS HARNESS, THE CIRCUIT WOULD NOT BE FUSE-PROTECTED.
Safety risk
A SHORT IN A MISROUTED POWER HARNESS CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE SUBJECT POWER HARNESS AND RECONNECT THE AFFECTED WIRES TO THE CORRECT FUSE-PROTECTED POWER JUNCTION.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 (DDEC III) ENGINES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCKS AT 1-910-279-2000. ALSO CONTACTTHE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
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.