12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 96V-085 · Volvo vehicles
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall 96V-085 covers 49,397 Volvo vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- BATTERY CABLE SHORTNHTSA