NHTSA recall 13V-102 (13V102000)
electrical system recall reported March 21, 2013 - about 5,207 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V102000
- Also written as
- 13V-102
- Manufacturer number
- RVXX1301
- Reported
- March 21, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,207
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect switch. The remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen. Additionally, as mounted, the cables may vibrate and chafe.
Why it is dangerous
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch. The recall began on May 7, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo's recall support line at 1-877-800-4945 and select option 1.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-102 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.