Model year record

1989 Volvo 744

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	—
Unknown or other	1	—

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.