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2003 VOLVO VNM Recall - Campaign #03V381000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2003 VOLVO VNM RECALL - #03V381000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : STARTER ASSEMBLY

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2003 VOLVO VNM
Manufacturer VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 1/8/2001 - 5/23/2003
Recalled on 10/20/2003
Influenced by VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 11/11/2003
# Affected 176
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences OVER TIME THE STUDS MAY LOOSEN SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Corrective action 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.
Notes VOLVO TRUCK RECALL NO. RVXX0307.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for WHEELS

2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM

2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2003 VOLVO VNM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
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