| Make : VOLVO | Model : VNM | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20010108 - 20030523 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V381000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031111 | Date Received by ODI: 20031008 | Date Added to Database: 20031020 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: RVXX0307 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 176 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS TRUCKS, SALT AND OTHER HIGHWAY SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL CHEMICALS ARE GETTING UNDER THE PROTECTIVE CAPS OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED EMERGENCY START STUDS AND CORRODING THEM. THIS CONDITION DETERIORATES THE STUDS AND THE CONNECTIONS. |
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Consequence:
OVER TIME THE STUDS MAY LOOSEN SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CHASSIS MOUNTED EMERGENCY START STUDS AND ASSOCIATED BATTERY CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-528-6586. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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