VOLVO 744 1989: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

 
Make : VOLVO Model : 744 Year : 1989
Build Dates : 1987-08-01 - 1989-04-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V085000
Date Owner's Notified: 1996-07-15 Date Received by ODI: 1996-05-14 Date Added to Database: 1996-05-17
Manufacturers Involved: VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 49397
Summary:
      THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Consequence:
      THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.