Volvo Car Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #07V221000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V221000 by Volvo Car Usa, Llc. Includes 42,211 affected units, JACK CRANK HANDLE LOCATION INSPECTION/LABEL, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, it has been determined that while doing battery maintenance the jack's crank handle can be misplaced under a bracket which retains the battery.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and ensure proper placement of the jack crank handle and a warning label with approved text will be affixed to the bracket which retains the battery. this warning label will inform an operator not to place the jack crank handle between the bracket and the battery free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2007. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V221000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2007-05-25T00:00:00
Subject: Jack crank handle location inspection/label
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 42,211

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC179
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, it has been determined that while doing battery maintenance the jack's crank handle can be misplaced under a bracket which retains the battery.
Consequence Summary: Misplacement of the jack's crank handle can pose a safety risk as it can result in a short circuit of the battery which could then lead to a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and ensure proper placement of the jack crank handle and a warning label with approved text will be affixed to the bracket which retains the battery. this warning label will inform an operator not to place the jack crank handle between the bracket and the battery free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2007. 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-zidn_h79u_ncn8
NHTSA ID: 07V221000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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