Recall 97V166000: 1987–1991 Volvo 780 and 2 other models

Report received

Sep 22, 1997

Manufacturer

Volvo cars of na, inc.

Potentially affected

9,684vehicles

Model years

1987–1991

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1987 Volvo 7802 complaints
• 1988 Volvo 7803 complaints
• 1989 Volvo 7803 complaints
• 1990 Volvo 7801 complaints
• 1991 Volvo 7803 complaints
• 1991 Volvo 9440 complaints
• 1991 Volvo 9451 complaints