NHTSA Complaint #10029382 — 1997 VOLVO 850

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10029382
Vehicle	1997 VOLVO 850
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of Incident	December 2, 2002
Date Filed	July 16, 2003
Mileage	59,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

PRIOR TO BEING NOTIFIED FOR THE ELECTRICAL SEAT HEATER, RECALL 02 V 314 000, THE DEFECT ACCRUED AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK

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