NHTSA Recall 07V573000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V573000; Date: Dec. 14, 2007
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Volvo VHD; 2004 Volvo VHD; 2005 Volvo VHD; 2006 Volvo VHD; 2007 Volvo VHD; 2008 Volvo VHD; 2003 Volvo VNL; 2004 Volvo VNL; 2005 Volvo VNL; 2006 Volvo VNL; 2007 Volvo VNL; 2008 Volvo VNL; 2003 Volvo VNM; 2004 Volvo VNM; 2005 Volvo VNM; 2006 Volvo VNM; 2007 Volvo VNM; 2008 Volvo VNM; 2005 Volvo VT; 2007 Volvo VT; 2008 Volvo VT
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 104,845
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2008
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