Wiring: front underhoodRecall 87V-064 · Volvo vehicles

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 87V-064 covers 106,602 Volvo vehicles for a wiring: front underhood problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected106,6022 models
ReportedMay 11, 1987Owners notified Jun 8, 1987
Complaints since20Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

The risk

A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.

What to do

The fix

RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.

SYSTEM: ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER SEDANS AND WAGONS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 1, 1984 to March 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.