2012-2014 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others recall: cables

Volvo Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 21, 2013. It covers about 5,207 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,207
reported: Mar 21, 2013
owners notified: May 7, 2013
related complaints: 2

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 13V102000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.

2012 Volvo VHD 2013 Volvo VHD 2014 Volvo VHD 2012 Volvo VNL 2013 Volvo VNL 2014 Volvo VNL 2012 Volvo VNM 2013 Volvo VNM 2014 Volvo VNM

Questions about recall 13V102000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Volvo VHD, Volvo VNL and others cables?

Yes. Recall 13V102000, reported on March 21, 2013, covers about 5,207 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V102000?

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.

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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