NHTSA Complaint #507632 — 1989 VOLVO 740

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	507632
Vehicle	1989 VOLVO 740
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Date of Incident	September 13, 1995
Date Filed	September 9, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

BATTERY CABLE INSULATION WORE OFF, CAUSING SHORT CIRCUIT/FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL.

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