NHTSA Recall 11V050000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,847 vehicles. It affects 2011 Volvo Vnl.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V050000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RVXX1101 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | January 24, 2011 |
| Owner notification | April 13, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V050000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volvo Vnl | 2011 |
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.