Volvo Wiring Recall 03V260000 (422 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix

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.

Contacts

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).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Volvo dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V260000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2002 Volvo VNL	1	7	C
2003 Volvo VNL	2	9	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2002 Volvo VNL

2003 Volvo VNL

Questions

Is the 03V260000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 03V260000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 03V260000 announced?

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported it to NHTSA on July 22, 2003. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: wiring Volvo recall