Volvo Recall 97V166000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 97V166000 · announced September 22, 1997 · filed by Volvo Cars Of Na, Inc. · 9,684 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1987 Volvo 780
• 1988 Volvo 780
• 1989 Volvo 780
• 1990 Volvo 780
• 1991 Volvo 780
• 1991 Volvo 944
• 1991 Volvo 945

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