Vehicle Recall Archive for 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER

Record ID

59322

Campaign Number

07V345000

Make of Vehicle

VOLVO

Model of Vehicle

VHD

Year

2008

Make Campaign Number

RVXX0703

Component Description

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.

Effect of Defect

IF THE CONDITION EXISTS AND THE KEY IS LEFT ON WITHOUT FUEL IN THE FILTER, THE HEATING ELEMENT MAY HEAT TO A POINT WHERE A FLAME BECOMES PRESENT AT THE TIP OF THE ELEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Fix Defect

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Manufacturers

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Start of Manufacture

20061205

End of Manufacture

20070307

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

677

Date Owners Notified

20070910

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Date Report Received

20070807

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

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