Recall 13V102000: 2012–2014 Volvo VNL and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 21, 2013

Manufacturer

Volvo Trucks North America

Potentially affected

5,207vehicles

Model years

2012–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2013 Volvo VHD1 complaints
• 2014 Volvo VHD0 complaints
• 2012 Volvo VNL5 complaints
• 2013 Volvo VNL7 complaints
• 2014 Volvo VNL8 complaints
• 2012 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2013 Volvo VNM0 complaints
• 2014 Volvo VNM0 complaints