Vehicle recall 11V050000 · January 24, 2011

2011 Volvo VNL

There is a potential for the vehicle to start without warning because of an unintended path to ground that exists.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 vnl trucks manufactured from March 23, 2010, through December 22, 2010. There is a potential for the vehicle to start without warning because of an unintended path to ground that exists. This can occur when either the negative battery cable is disconnected at the battery/fusible link or if the fusible link opens as a result of a short circuit.
Consequence: This presents a risk of injury with nonoperational conditions such as when the vehicle is being serviced.
Remedy: Dealers will replace a wiring harness free of charge. The safety recall began on April 13, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes: Volvo trucks recall no. RVXX1101.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V050000
Reported to NHTSA: January 24, 2011
Filed by: VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign: RVXX1101
Owner notification: April 13, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,847
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 11V050000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Volvo VNL (2011): 2011

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