NHTSA Complaint #529949 — 1988 VOLVO 740

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

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	529949
Vehicle	1988 VOLVO 740
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Date Filed	March 1, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

BATTERY CABLES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE RESULTING IN AND ENGINE FIRE CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RECIEVE BURNS TO THE ARM AND WRIST WHILE EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE.

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