NHTSA recall 03V-038 (03V038000)

visibility recall reported February 6, 2003 - about 2,435 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V038000
Also written as: 03V-038
Manufacturer number: RVXX0302
Reported: February 6, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~2,435
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SLEEPER SECTION UPPER SIDE WINDOW GLASS MAY DE-BOND FROM THE WINDOW OPENING SLIDE TRACK MECHANISM.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE WINDOW IS OPEN AND THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE WINDOW GLASS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW FRAME AND BECOME A HAZARD TO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AND/OR PERSON.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOW. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-038 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo VNL - 2003

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