NHTSA recall 11V050000
Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Volvo Vnl
Reported Jan 24, 20111,847 vehicles affectedVOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number RVXX1101Built Mar 23, 2010 – Dec 22, 2010
The defect
Volvo trucks IS recalling certain model year 2011 vnl trucks manufactured from march 23, 2010, through december 22, 2010. there IS a potential for the vehicle to start without warning because of an unintended path to ground that exists. this can occur when either the negative battery cable IS disconnected at the battery/fusible link or if the fusible link opens as a result of a short circuit.
The risk
This presents a risk of injury with nonoperational conditions such as when the vehicle IS being serviced.
The remedy
Dealers will replace a wiring harness free of charge. the safety recall began on april 13, 2011. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.