VOLVO VHD 2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V573000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VHD | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2008-02-25 | 2007-12-14 | 2007-12-14 |
Production Dates: 2002-11-14 - 2003-10-06
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0707
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 104845
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION "I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS" USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, COMPONENTS AND WIRING MAY BE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH FUSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCKS RECALL NO. RVXX0707.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.
