Recall 11V-050
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2011 Volvo VNL: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-050
- Reported
- January 24, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,847 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 vnl trucks manufactured from march 23, 2010, through december 22, 2010. There is a potential for the vehicle to start without warning because of an unintended path to ground that exists. This can occur when either the negative battery cable is disconnected at the battery/fusible link or if the fusible link opens as a result of a short circuit.
The risk
This presents a risk of injury with nonoperational conditions such as when the vehicle is being serviced.
The fix
Dealers will replace a wiring harness free of charge. The safety recall began on april 13, 2011. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx1101.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Volvo VNL 2011