NHTSA recall 03V-260 (03V260000)

electrical system recall reported July 22, 2003 - about 422 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V260000
Also written as: 03V-260
Manufacturer number: RVXX0304
Reported: July 22, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~422
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS MOUNTED ELECTRICAL INVERTER MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE INVERTER AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INVERTER.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS 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-260 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo VNL - 2002, 2003

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.