Recall 97V-166: 1987–1991 Volvo 780, 1991 Volvo 944 and 1 more

VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Sep 22, 1997, covering about 9,684 vehicles.

NHTSA number

97V-166

Report date

Sep 22, 1997

Vehicles affected

9,684

Owners notified

Mar 6, 1998

The problem

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

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 1-800-458-1552.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

Manufacturer	VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.
Component	Electrical System › Wiring
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number	97V166000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Volvo 780	1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991	All years
Volvo 944	1991	All years
Volvo 945	1991	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 97V-166?

How is recall 97V-166 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the cable harnesses and, if necessary, correct or replace these cables.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.