Volvo Trucks North America | NHTSA Recall #03V381000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V381000 by Volvo Trucks North America. Includes 176 affected units, VOLVO TRUCK/EMERGENCY START STUD CORROSION, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V381000

Manufacturer: Volvo Trucks North America

Report Received Date: 2003-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Volvo truck/emergency start stud corrosion

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 176

Details

MFR Campaign Number: RVXX0307

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-vns5~mt99_8nmk

NHTSA ID: 03V381000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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