Vehicle recall 96V085000 · May 14, 1996
Volvo 744 and 745
There is the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There is the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables.
- Consequence
- This condition can lead to a short circuit in the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the cable harness and, if necessary, correct.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V085000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 14, 1996
- Filed by
- VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 15, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 49,397
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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