2008 VOLVO VHD RECALL - #07V345000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 VOLVO VHD |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
12/5/2006 - 3/7/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/8/2007 |
| Influenced by |
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
9/10/2007 |
| # Affected |
677 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF THE ELEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0703.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. |
| See also |
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for STEERING
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, HOOD, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for SEAT BELTS
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2008 VOLVO VHD Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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