VOLVO 780 1987: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V166000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | 780 | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-03-06 | 1997-09-22 | 1997-09-30 |
Production Dates: 1986-08-01 - 1990-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9684
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE AND VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CABLES, CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE CABLES FEEDING THE SEAT HEATER, POWER SEAT MOTORS AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SITUATED UNDER THE FRONT SEAT, CAN OCCUR.
THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 6, 1998. OWNERS 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.
