Issue ID | 555254 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10132045 |
Manufacurer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | VN |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 10/10/03 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt:history of electrical problems since purchase of semi-truck. When driving at any speeds or even shifting into gear the truck stops without warning. When this occurs the engine dies and loses all electrical power. Several times, the engine stalled for a second and then quit. Consumer had to replace blowen out 30 amp and 15 amp fuses. There is a load of 75-80,000 pounds, and vehicle stops in the middle of the highway in traffic. Has been to dealer numerous times, said warranty expired aafter one year. Dealer tried to fix some electrical wiring harness but of no avail. Truck drained batteries, and is currently on a battery charger. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5 |
Number of Occurences | 50 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FINDLAY, OH |
VIN pattern | 4V4NC9TK44NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 10/10/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ED SCHMIDT PONTIAC GMC VOLVO |
Dealer's telephone number | 419-872-4488 |
Dealer's city | MAUMEE |
Dealer's state code | OH |
Dealer's ZIP code | 43537 |