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1989 VOLVO 745

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 4 TSBs

96V085000 May 14, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
THERE IS THE POSSIBLILITY OF EXCESSIVE CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESS AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT.
49,397 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 10, 2008
Incident date: Feb 10, 2008
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 TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Feb 3, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
CONDITION EXACTLY 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 [XXX] SERVICE MANAGER HASSEL VOLVO 79 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Nov 17, 2000
WHILE PARKING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. OPENED HOOD AND NOTICED FIRE ON BATTERY CABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 VOLVO 745

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
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Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
8850005 Apr 1, 2000
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
INFORMATION DESCRIBING HOW TO REPAIR THE TAILGATE PANEL ATTACHMENTS. *TT

VOLVO 745 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 745 across all model years (1985, 1993).

8 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 745 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1990 0 5 View
1989 (current) 1 3
1988 2 0 View
1987 1 0 View
1986 1 0 View
1985 1 0 View

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