1989 VOLVO 744 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 VOLVO 744
The 1989 VOLVO 744 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 VOLVO 744
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 VOLVO 744, potentially affecting up to 49,397 vehicles.
Recall 96V085000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 49,397 vehicles affected
Defect: THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 VOLVO 744
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 VOLVO 744. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PROBLEMS SEEMS TO OCCUR IN WARM WEATHER, BUT NOT ALL THE TIME. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
BATTERY CABLES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
Safety Rating for the 1989 VOLVO 744
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 VOLVO 744 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 VOLVO 744
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 VOLVO 744
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 744
- 1985 VOLVO 744 — 1 complaint
- 1986 VOLVO 744 — 1 complaint
- 1987 VOLVO 744 — 1 complaint
- 1988 VOLVO 744 — 0 complaints
- 1989 VOLVO 744 (current)
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