VOLVO CAR S80 ( – ) DEFECT: The battery positive cable may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If a conflict does develop a short circuit of the battery ground cable will occur. This may result in smoke appearing from under the bonnet or a failure to start with warning lamps illuminated.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the distance between the battery positive cable checked and adjusted if the clearance is less than 4mm.
| Recall Launch Date | 21/11/2005 |
| Recall No. | R/2005/168 |
| Models Affected | S80 AND XC90 |
| Manufacturer Ref | |
| VIN Start | 00000000000390050 |
| VIN end | 00000000000427400 |
| Build Start | |
| Build end | |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 911 |
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