NHTSA Recall 97V166000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V166000; Date: Sep. 22, 1997
This chafing can lead to a low ohm short circuit.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Volvo 780; 1988 Volvo 780; 1989 Volvo 780; 1990 Volvo 780; 1991 Volvo 780; 1991 Volvo 944; 1991 Volvo 945
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9,684
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to limited space and variations in the assembly of the cables, chafing of the insulation of the cables feeding the seat heater, power seat motors and seat belt warning indicator situated under the front seat, can occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the cable harnesses and, if necessary, correct or replace these cables.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 6, 1998. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 6, 1998
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