NHTSA recall campaign
96V085000
ManufacturerVOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.Reported1996-05-14Affected49,397 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
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