NHTSA recall 02V314000
Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Volvo 850 and 2 more
Reported Nov 19, 200265,000 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.Maker’s number 112Built Jun 1, 1995 – May 31, 1996
The defect
On some sedans and station wagons equipped with seat heaters, it IS possible that excessive compression of the seat cushion could cause damage to the electrical wiring of the seat heater.
The risk
If this occurs, the damage could result in a short circuit that could cause a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will disconnect the existing wires and install a new electronic thermostat and cable harness. owner notification began on february 19, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.