Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V345000 | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/05/2006 to 03/07/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 677 | 09/10/2007 | MFR | VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/07/2007 | 08/08/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, an unprotected lead in the thermoswitch of the heater may make contact with another post possibly creating a short circuit, which can result in continuous operation of the heating element. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the condition exists and the key is left on without fuel in the filter, the heating element may heat to a point where a flame becomes present at the tip of the element which could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the thermoswitch and will replace it if necessary. the recall began on september 10, 2007. owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volvo truck recall no. rvxx0703.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| RTJ-16629 | 05/15/2009 | 10030359 | Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. all models from model years 2003-2008. diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pr | 09/24/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/05/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2007 volvo vnl semi-truck was leaking diesel fuel due to a hole in the fuel tank. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0413-90) *jb updated02/24/10 *bf | |||