NHTSA Complaint #516127 — 1986 VOLVO 740
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 516127 |
| Vehicle | 1986 VOLVO 740 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
THIS PARTICULAR MODEL HAS DEFECTIVE BATTERY CABLE WHICH CAUSED A VEHICLE FIRE, HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO MODEL YEAR. (REPRESENTATIVE OF AUTO SHOP)
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