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Volvo remote battery disconnect switch was manufactured with incorrect hardware allowing the cables to loosen.

NHTSA campaign 13V-102 · Reported March 21, 2013 · 5,207 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volvo VHD, VNL and VNM
VEHICLES AFFECTED
5,207
REMEDY
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch.
COST
Free

The short version

Volvo Trucks North America reported a problem with the 12v/24v/48v battery cables. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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 MATTERS

Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery disconnect switch, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-102.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2012–2014Volvo VHD
2012–2014Volvo VNL
2012–2014Volvo VNM

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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