VOLVO 900 1987: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Make : VOLVO Model : 900 Year : 1987
Build Dates : 1986-08-01 - 1988-06-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V173000
Date Owner's Notified: 1989-01-18 Date Received by ODI: 1988-11-01 Date Added to Database: 1988-11-17
Manufacturers Involved: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 70000
Summary:
      WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT "1988 MODELS ONLY".
Consequence:
      THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT; THE RESULTING HEATBUILDUP COULD CAUSE SMOKE OR A FIRE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy:
      INSTALL RUBBER PROTECTIVE STRIPS TO SHARP EDGES AND COMPLETELY ENCASE WIRE HARNESS IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.