NHTSA recall 03V-516 (03V516000)

equipment recall reported December 10, 2003 - about 6,939 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V516000
Also written as: 03V-516
Manufacturer number: RVXX0308
Reported: December 10, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~6,939
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, WHEN THE BUNK IS RAISED INTO THE STORED POSITION, AN OBJECT LEFT ON THE BUNK MAY INADVERTENTLY TURN ON A BUNK LAMP.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BUNK LAMP WITH A PUSH BUTTON ON/OFF SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 24, 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 TRUCK 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-516 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volvo VNL - 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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