NHTSA Complaint #800388 — 1989 VOLVO 740

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	800388
Vehicle	1989 VOLVO 740
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Filed	August 2, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

THE CAR BATTERY CABLE CAUGHT ON FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. *AK

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