12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 13V-102 · Volvo vehicles
Volvo Trucks North America recall 13V-102 covers 5,207 Volvo vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V102000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Volvo's recall campaign number is RVXX1301.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.