Volvo 745 1989
Model 745 made in 1989 by Volvo got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1989
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V085000 | VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. | from 08/01/1987 to 04/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 49397 | 07/15/1996 | ODI | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 05/14/1996 | 05/17/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There is the possiblility of excessive chafing of the insulation of the positive and negative battery cables. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can lead to a short circuit in the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the cable harness and, if necessary, correct. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; battery; cable. vehicle description: passenger sedans and wagons equipped with the naturally- aspirated four cylinder engine. note: owner who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| 8850005 | 04/01/2000 | 610594 | Information describing how to repair the tailgate panel attachments. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2008 | 277000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 volvo 745. within a month of purchasing the vehicle, the battery drained and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to a local wal-mart and the battery was replaced with a larger sized battery with higher wattage. the failure continued several times after the replacement. the alternator was tested at several different service stations, but appeared to be fine. the contact stated that the battery needed to be recharged every two to three weeks. the failure mileage was 277,000 and current mileage was 277,250. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 01/05/1994 | ||
| Condition exactactly as described in recall 96v085000 but volvo claims my vin no is not covered. my vehicle falls within the model and manufacturing dates covered by the recall. my claim for correction of the problem was rejected by michael j. casey service manager hassel volvo 79 cedar swamp road glen cove, n.y. 11542 the positive battery cable has several inches of insulation chafed away while the negative cable has completly failed thru chafing. both problems are at the point where the negative battery cable attaches to the engine. my vehicle - 1989 volvo model 745 station wagon. manufacture date - march 1989. vin no. yv1fa8952k2224375 | |||
| While parking noticed smoke coming from engine. opened hood and noticed fire on battery cable. please provide further information. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | GLEN COVE | 11542 | HASSEL VOLVO | 516-671-1700 |