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  NHTSA Recall 96V085000

NHTSA Campaign Id 96V085000; Date: May. 14, 1996

This condition can lead to a short circuit in the vehicle.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Volvo 744 1989 Volvo 744 1988 Volvo 745 1989 Volvo 745

Component: Electrical System:battery:cables

Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.

Affected Units:: 49,397

icon3 Recall Summary:

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

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect the cable harness and, if necessary, correct.

icon4 Recall 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1996

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