2002-2003 Volvo VHD and Volvo VN recall: engine and engine cooling
Volvo Trucks North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 13, 2004. It covers about 2,112 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,112
- reported
- Feb 13, 2004
- owners notified
- Mar 8, 2004
- related complaints
- 2
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was incorrectly assembled.
- Risk
- The engine pre-heater could overheat resulting in damage to the pre-heater and other engine heat sensitive components near the pre-heater and the ability to re-start the engine could be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the affected circuits in the jumper wiring harness connector. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.
Recall number 04V077000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 04V077000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Volvo VHD and Volvo VN engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 04V077000, reported on February 13, 2004, covers about 2,112 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V077000?
Dealers will repair the affected circuits in the jumper wiring harness connector. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2004. 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 trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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