Volvo issues truck recall

Jan 2, 2008

Volvo has announced the company will recall 125,000 VN, VHD and VT truck models because of a fire hazard. The hazard involves the main switch in the lighting system, which can lead to overheating and short circuiting.

A Volvo representative says the recall affects models built from 2003 to the present. Volvo will repair the problem free of charge.

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