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NHTSA recall 07V221000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Volvo XC90

Reported May 25, 200742,211 vehicles affectedVOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.Maker’s number SC179Built Jun 7, 2004 – May 13, 2005

The defect

On certain passenger vehicles, it has been determined that while doing battery maintenance the jack's crank handle can be misplaced under a bracket which retains the battery.

The risk

Misplacement of the jack's crank handle can pose a safety risk as it can result in a short circuit of the battery which could then lead to a fire.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect and ensure proper placement of the jack crank handle and a warning label with approved text will be affixed to the bracket which retains the battery. this warning label will inform an operator not to place the jack crank handle between the bracket and the battery free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2007. owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volvo XC90
2005

Notes

Volvo recall no. Sc179.this action IS deemed a safety improvement campaign and IS not being conducted under the safety act.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.