Vehicle recall 03V038000 · February 6, 2003
2003 Volvo VNL
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the sleeper section upper side window glass may de-bond from the window opening slide track mechanism.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the sleeper section upper side window glass may de-bond from the window opening slide track mechanism.
- Consequence
- If the window is open and this event occurs, the window glass could separate from the window frame and become a hazard to an oncoming vehicle and/or person.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the window. Owner notification began on February 26, 2003. 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 Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo truck recall no. RVXX0302.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 6, 2003
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0302
- Owner notification
- February 26, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,435
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
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