Preliminary Evaluation · Closed
BATTERY CABLE SHORT
Action number
PE96019
Opened
Mar 4, 1996
Closed
May 21, 1996
Outcome
Recall 96V085000
Manufacturer: Volvo Car USA, LLC
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 96V085000.
Campaign 96V085000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Battery cables may suffer insulation damage that could result in a engine compartment fire.
Vehicles under investigation
1988 Volvo 7401989 Volvo 740
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.