Recall
Volvo 780 — 97V166000
NHTSA ID
97V166000
Make
Volvo
Model
780
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1997-09-22
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
9,684
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.