NHTSA Recall 07V573000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 104,845 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Volvo Vhd.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V573000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX0707 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | December 14, 2007 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
Safety risk
If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
Volvo trucks recall no. Rvxx0707.customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V573000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vhd | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Volvo Vnl | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Volvo Vnm | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Volvo Vt | 2005, 2007, 2008 |
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.