Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 03V-516 · 2002–2003 Volvo VNL

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 03V-516 covers 6,939 2002–2003 Volvo VNL for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,9391 model

ReportedDec 10, 2003Owners notified Dec 24, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V516000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, WHEN THE BUNK IS RAISED INTO THE STORED POSITION, AN OBJECT LEFT ON THE BUNK MAY INADVERTENTLY TURN ON A BUNK LAMP.

The risk

THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BUNK LAMP WITH A PUSH BUTTON ON/OFF SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 24, 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 TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586.

VOLVO RECALL NO. RVXX0308.CUSTOMERS CAN 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 April 3, 2002 to November 5, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.