VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-05-14.
Recall campaignNHTSA 96V085000
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Vehicles affected
49,397
Reported to NHTSA
1996-05-14
Owners notified
1996-07-15
Defect description
THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY; CABLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH THE NATURALLY- ASPIRATED FOUR CYLINDER ENGINE. NOTE: OWNER WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.