Vehicle recall 03V260000 · July 22, 2003
2002-2003 Volvo VNL
On certain trucks, the wiring harness connected to the chassis mounted electrical inverter may allow water to enter the inverter and cause an electrical short in the inverter.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the wiring harness connected to the chassis mounted electrical inverter may allow water to enter the inverter and cause an electrical short in the inverter.
- Consequence
- This could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during August 2003. Owners should contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes
- Volvo recall no. RVXX0305.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
- 03V260000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 22, 2003
- Filed by
- VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- RVXX0304
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 422
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
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