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2003-2008 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others recall: fuses and circuit breakers

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 14, 2007. It covers about 104,845 vehicles.

vehicles affected
104,845
reported
Dec 14, 2007
owners notified
Feb 25, 2008
related complaints
5

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (I.e. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
Risk
If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.

Recall number 07V573000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about electrical problems.

2005 Volvo VHD2006 Volvo VHD2007 Volvo VHD2008 Volvo VHD2005 Volvo VNL2006 Volvo VNL2007 Volvo VNL2008 Volvo VNL2005 Volvo VNM2006 Volvo VNM2007 Volvo VNM2008 Volvo VNM

Questions about recall 07V573000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2008 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others fuses and circuit breakers?

Yes. Recall 07V573000, reported on December 14, 2007, covers about 104,845 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V573000?

Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may 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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