Volvo Trucks North America – Remote Battery Disconnect Switch/Cable Overheating

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.


Report Received Date 03/21/2013
NHTSA ID 13V102000
Consequence Summary Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.
Corrective Action 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 Code RVXX1301
Potentially Affected 5207
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V102000)