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2003 VOLVO VNM
(4 Recalls Found)

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign No. 03V381000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY CLASS TRUCKS, SALT AND OTHER HIGHWAY SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL CHEMICALS ARE GETTING UNDER THE PROTECTIVE CAPS OF THE CHASSIS MOUNTED EMERGENCY START STUDS AND CORRODING THEM. THIS CONDITION DETERIORATES THE STUDS AND THE CONNECTIONS.
Consequence Summary:OVER TIME THE STUDS MAY LOOSEN SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CHASSIS MOUNTED EMERGENCY START STUDS AND ASSOCIATED BATTERY CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20010108
End Date of Manufacturing:20030523
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:176
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20031111
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20031008
Record Creation Date:20031020
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:67116

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign No. 06V021000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.
Consequence Summary:IF THE PIPES OR THE COOLER INLET PIPES FAIL AND ARE LEFT UNTREATED, THE AIR CLEANER AND INNER FENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO HOT EXHAUST GASES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE EGR COOLER PIPES AS REQUIRED AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TO ADVISE ON PRECAUTIONS THAT THE OWNER CAN TAKE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED STARTING MARCH 3, 2006, THAT PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20021101
End Date of Manufacturing:20060131
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:33102
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20060303
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20060126
Record Creation Date:20060126
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:41889

WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign No. 05V498000
Defect Summary:CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN.
Consequence Summary:IF THE WOBBLE PERSISTS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FRONT VERTICAL SHOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND ADD A HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20020301
End Date of Manufacturing:20051031
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:1376
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20060220
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20051102
Record Creation Date:20051102
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:16986

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign No. 03V204000
Defect Summary:ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
Consequence Summary:IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 JOST INTERNATIONAL AT 616-846-7700 OR BY EMAIL TO RECALL@JOSTINTERNATIONAL.COM OR VOLVO TRUCK AT 800-528-6586.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20010102
End Date of Manufacturing:20030411
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:1275
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Report Received Date:20030530
Record Creation Date:20030606
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:16897

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