NHTSA Recall 04V077000: Engine and engine cooling
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,112 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V077000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0402 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | February 13, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy-duty class 8 trucks, the assembled engine pre-heater jumper wiring harness was incorrectly assembled.
Safety risk
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V077000
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.