VOLVO VNM 2003: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V381000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | VNM | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-11-11 | 2003-10-08 | 2003-10-20 |
Production Dates: 2001-01-08 - 2003-05-23
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Trucks North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0307
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 176
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS TRUCKS, SALT AND OTHER HIGHWAY SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL CHEMICALS ARE GETTING UNDER THE PROTECTIVE CAPS OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED EMERGENCY START STUDS AND CORRODING THEM. THIS CONDITION DETERIORATES THE STUDS AND THE CONNECTIONS.
OVER TIME THE STUDS MAY LOOSEN SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CHASSIS MOUNTED EMERGENCY START STUDS AND ASSOCIATED BATTERY CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-528-6586.
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0307.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
