NHTSA recall 08V-028 (08V028000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported January 24, 2008 - about 798 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 08V028000
- Also written as
- 08V-028
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX0708
- Reported
- January 24, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- ~798
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETER WAS LOADED WHICH RESULTED IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION BEING DISABLED. THE 'INHIBIT' FUNCTION IS A MEANS FOR THE DRIVER TO STOP A DPF REGENERATION FROM OCCURRING IF A VEHICLE IS IN A LOCATION THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARDOUS SITUATION.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT REGENERATION HAS BEEN STOPPED WHEN IT HAS NOT, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE CONTROL PARAMETERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY 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 08V-028 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.