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Volvo VNL Recall 13V102: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 13V102, reported March 21, 2013, 5,207 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V102Volvo Trucks North America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
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.
Risk
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Volvo VHD201220132014
Volvo VNL201220132014
Volvo VNM201220132014