Volvo VHD, VNL, VNM, VT (2007-2008): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 07V345000 · Aug 7, 2007 · Volvo Trucks North America
677
vehicles affected
677
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V345000
- Date
- Aug 7, 2007
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 677
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel
- Model years
- 2007-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.
What can happen
IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF THE ELEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V345000?
4 models: Volvo VHD (2007-2008), Volvo VNL (2007-2008), Volvo VNM (2007-2008) and 1 more, about 677 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V345000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
What can happen?
IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF THE ELEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.