Volvo S80 Battery ground cable may short circuit Recall
Recall affects Volvo S80
Reason for recall: The battery positive cable may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If a conflict does develop a short circuit of the battery ground cable will occur. This may result in smoke appearing from under the bonnet or a failure to start with warning lamps illuminated.
When was it announced?
Nov 21, 2005
What action are Volvo taking?
Recalled vehicles will have the distance between the battery positive cable checked and adjusted if the clearance is less than 4mm.
Does this affect your S80?
This issue affects S80 AND XC90, this particular recall is for the S80.