NHTSA Complaint #802360 — 1990 VOLVO 740 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	802360
Vehicle	1990 VOLVO 740
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Date of Incident	July 1, 1996
Date Filed	September 13, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

BATTERY CABLE ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING UNDER THE HOOD FIRE. *AK

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