Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger And Sport Utility Vehicles, Due To An Error In The Factory Assembly InstruCTIon, The B+Terminal May Be In Conflict With The Starter Motor Solenoid. If This Occurs, The Conflict Between The B+Terminal And The Starter Motor Solenoid May Develop Into A Short Circuit Of The Battery Cable To Ground.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLVO
Model Of Vehicle
XC90
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V529000
Component Description
Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Solenoid
Effect Of Defect
Smoke May Appear From Under The Hood And It May Be Impossible To Start The Car. If The Short Circuit Happens During Driving, Electrical Power Could Be Lost Resulting In The Warning Lamps Being DeActivated. An Electrical Short Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Increase Distance Between The B+Terminal And The Starter Motor Solenoid By Adjusting The Terminal. The Recall Began On January 31, 2006. Owners May Contact Volvo At 1-800-458-1552.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volvo Cars Of N.A. Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040617
End Of Manufacture
20050602
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10259
Date Owners Notified
20060131
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volvo Car Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20051117
Make Campaign Number
R150