NHTSA Recall 96V085000
Filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1996-05-14. An estimated 49,397 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
What the manufacturer will do
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.