Recall 97V-166
VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recalled the 1990 to 1991 Volvo 780 and 2 other models: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-166
- Reported
- September 22, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 9,684 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the cable harnesses and, if necessary, correct or replace these cables.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].