Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V529000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V529000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 10,259 affected units, BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. if this occurs, the conflict between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid may develop into a short circuit of the battery cable to ground.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. the recall began on january 31, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V529000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-11-17T00:00:00
Subject: Battery positive cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 10,259

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R150
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. if this occurs, the conflict between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid may develop into a short circuit of the battery cable to ground.
Consequence Summary: Smoke may appear from under the hood and it may be impossible to start the car. if the short circuit happens during driving, electrical power could be lost resulting in the warning lamps being deactivated. an electrical short could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. the recall began on january 31, 2006. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6k3a~6zse-vvug
NHTSA ID: 05V529000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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