Volvo Recall 96V085000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 96V085000 · announced May 14, 1996 · filed by Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc. · 49,397 units affected

The problem

THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.