Recall 03V-038
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 2003 Volvo VNL: Visibility (glass, side/rear).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-038
- Reported
- February 6, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 2,435 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the sleeper section upper side window glass may de-bond from the window opening slide track mechanism.
The risk
If the window is open and this event occurs, the window glass could separate from the window frame and become a hazard to an oncoming vehicle and/or person.
The fix
Dealers will replace the window. Owner notification began on february 26, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0302.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VNL 2003