NHTSA Recall # | 74788 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 07V573000 |
MFG Compaign # | RVXX0707 |
Manufacturer | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
Supplier | VOLVO |
Brand | VOLVO |
Model | VNL |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BR |
Date of notification | 25/02/08 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/03/23 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/03/23 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/12/07 |
Report created | 14/12/07 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 104845 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0707. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |