NHTSA recall 04V-077 (04V077000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported February 13, 2004 - about 2,112 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V077000
Also written as: 04V-077
Manufacturer number: RVXX0402
Reported: February 13, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~2,112
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE ASSEMBLED ENGINE PRE-HEATER JUMPER WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

Why it is dangerous

THE ENGINE PRE-HEATER COULD OVERHEAT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE PRE-HEATER AND OTHER ENGINE HEAT SENSITIVE COMPONENTS NEAR THE PRE-HEATER AND THE ABILITY TO RE-START THE ENGINE COULD BE COMPROMISED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE AFFECTED CIRCUITS IN THE JUMPER WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2004. 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 04V-077 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volvo VHD - 2002, 2003

Volvo VN - 2002, 2003

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