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Campaign 96V-085

There is the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables

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Defect 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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 96V085000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 4, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 96V-085
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Volvo7441988 to 19891
Volvo7451988 to 19893
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.