Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 22, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VOLVO/CABLE ROUTING UNDER SEAT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE AND VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CABLES, CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE CABLES FEEDING THE SEAT HEATER, POWER SEAT MOTORS AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SITUATED UNDER THE FRONT SEAT, CAN OCCUR.

NHTSA ID: 97V166000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 9,684

Consequence Summary:

THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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