Model year record

1989 Volvo 745

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 3 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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2
Electrical system1277,000 mi

The 1990 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.