NHTSA Complaint #986423 — 1988 VOLVO 740

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	986423
Vehicle	1988 VOLVO 740
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Date Filed	July 2, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE HAD BATTERY CABLE SHORT CAUSING ERRACTIC LIGHTING OPERATION. *AK

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