Electrical system: wiringRecall 03V-260 · 2002–2003 Volvo VNL

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recall 03V-260 covers 422 2002–2003 Volvo VNL for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4221 model

ReportedJul 22, 2003Owners notified Aug 15, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V260000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS MOUNTED ELECTRICAL INVERTER MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE INVERTER AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INVERTER.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX0305.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo VNL2002, 2003

Built from October 3, 2001 to June 11, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.