NHTSA Recall 02V314000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V314000; Date: Nov. 19, 2002
If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Volvo 850; 1997 Volvo 850; 1996 Volvo 854; 1997 Volvo 854; 1996 Volvo 855; 1997 Volvo 855
Component: Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 65,000
Recall Summary:
On some sedans and station wagons equipped with seat heaters, it is possible that excessive compression of the seat cushion could cause damage to the electrical wiring of the seat heater.
How to Fix:
Dealers will disconnect the existing wires and install a new electronic thermostat and cable harness. Owner notification began on February 19, 2003. 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.
Recall Notes:
Volvo cars recall no. 112. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2003
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