Volvo VHD, VNL, VNM (2012-2014): Electrical system
Recall 13V102000 · Mar 21, 2013 · Volvo Trucks North America
5,207
vehicles affected
5,207
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V102000
- Date
- Mar 21, 2013
- Maker
- Volvo Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 5,207
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is 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.
What can happen
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V102000?
3 models: Volvo VHD (2012-2014), Volvo VNL (2012-2014), Volvo VNM (2012-2014), about 5,207 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V102000?
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.
What can happen?
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a 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.