NHTSA Recall 03V381000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V381000; Date: Oct. 8, 2003
Over time the studs may loosen sufficiently to cause an electrical short.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Volvo VNM; 2002 Volvo VNM; 2003 Volvo VNM
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 176
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 11, 2003
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