Volvo 744, 745 (1988-1989): Electrical system
Recall 96V085000 · May 14, 1996 · Volvo Cars of NA, Inc.
49,397
vehicles affected
49,397
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V085000
- Date
- May 14, 1996
- Maker
- Volvo Cars of NA, Inc.
- Units affected
- 49,397
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 1988-1989
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V085000?
2 models: Volvo 744 (1988-1989), Volvo 745 (1988-1989), about 49,397 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V085000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.