Vehicle recall 04V077000 · February 13, 2004

Volvo VHD and VN

On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was incorrectly assembled.

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 assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was incorrectly assembled.
Consequence: The engine pre-heater could overheat resulting in damage to the pre-heater and other engine heat sensitive components near the pre-heater and the ability to re-start the engine could be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the affected circuits in the jumper wiring harness connector. Owner notification is expected to begin during March 2004. 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. RVXX0402.CUSTOMER'S 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: 04V077000
Reported to NHTSA: February 13, 2004
Filed by: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: RVXX0402
Owner notification: March 8, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,112
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling

Recall 04V077000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volvo VHD (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
Volvo VN (2002-2003): 2003, 2002

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