Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
What Happened
There's a potential problem with the electrical system in your vehicle, specifically with the starter solenoid. A small mistake in the manufacturing process could cause a short circuit, leading to a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If not fixed, you could experience smoke coming from under the hood, difficulty starting the car, and even a potential fire if you're driving when the short circuit happens.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is a free fix! The dealership will inspect your vehicle and make an adjustment to the starter solenoid to prevent the short circuit from occurring. They'll do it for you at no cost, and you can contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552 for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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