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Volvo Recalling 125,000 Class 8 Trucks in North America
Faulty Circuit Breakers Could Cause Fires
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 125,000 heavy-duty trucks because of faulty circuit breakers that could cause a fire, Bloomberg reported.
The recall includes 2003-2008 years VHD, VNL and VNM vehicles and 2005-2008 VT models, VTNA unit said in a letter posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Web site, Bloomberg reported.
About 104,845 of the trucks were sold in the United States, Volvo said.
The automatic circuit breakers in the lighting system can fail, allowing components and wiring to overheat, VTNA said in the letter. Nine warranty claims and eight reports of problems related to the defect have been received, Bloomberg reported.
The breakers will be replaced with fuses, the company said, though it did not say how much the recall will cost. Notices are scheduled to be sent to owners by Feb. 25, Bloomberg reported, citing Volvo.
