Recall 03V-381
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 to 2003 Volvo VNM: Electrical system (starter assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-381
- Reported
- October 8, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 176 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain heavy-duty class trucks, salt and other highway snow and ice removal chemicals are getting under the protective caps of the chassis mounted emergency start studs and corroding them. This condition deteriorates the studs and the connections.
The risk
Over time the studs may loosen sufficiently to cause an electrical short.
The fix
Dealers will install new chassis mounted emergency start studs and associated battery cables. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo truck recall no. Rvxx0307.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 VNM 2001 to 2003