2012–2014 Volvo VHD & 2012–2014 Volvo VNL + 1 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
💥 The risk
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V102000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RVXX1301
- Manufacturer
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Vehicles affected
- 5,207
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Owner phone
- 1-877-800-4945
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 7, 2013
- Built
- Apr 18, 2011 – Mar 14, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1301.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.