VOLVO CAR 700 SERIES ( 01/01/1988 – 31/12/1990) DEFECT: The battery main cable may chafe against the front cross member. This could result in a short circuit and possible fire risk.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional cable clamp which will hold the battery cable clear of the cross member. any cables found to have a chafe condition will be replaced.
| Recall Launch Date | 15/12/95 |
| Recall No. | R/1995/071 |
| Models Affected | 764 (Saloon) 765 (Estate) |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | 764 (Saloon) Chassis No 37400 to 39877 |
| VIN end | |
| Build Start | 01/01/1988 |
| Build end | 31/12/1990 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 6881 |
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