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NHTSA Recall 03V260000: Electrical system: wiring

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 422 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Volvo Vnl.

422
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (August 15)
NHTSA campaign03V260000
Manufacturer campaignRVXX0304
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedJuly 22, 2003
Owner notificationAugust 15, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V260000

Make and modelModel years
Volvo Vnl2002, 2003

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.