NHTSA Recall 05V529000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V529000; Date: Nov. 17, 2005
Smoke may appear from under the hood and it may be impossible to start the car. If the short circuit happens during driving, electrical power could be lost resulting in the warning lamps being deactivated. An electrical short could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Volvo S80; 2005 Volvo XC90
Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly:solenoid
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 10,259
Recall Summary:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If this occurs, the conflict between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid may develop into a short circuit of the battery cable to ground.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. The recall began on January 31, 2006. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. R150. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 31, 2006
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