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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:54 PM NHTSA Action Number : EA02019 02V314000 NHTSA Action Number : EA02019 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 02V314000 Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:          VOLVO / 850     1996-1997      VOLVO / 854     1996-1997      VOLVO / 855     1996-1997 Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. Component : ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Date Investigation Opened : August 22, 2002 Date Investigation Closed : December 18, 2002 Summary: VOLVO IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL BASED ON ITS ANALYSIS OF COMPLAINTS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION DEVELOPED DURING ITS INVESTIGATION. VOLVO'S SURVEY OF VEHICLES ROUTINELY BROUGHT IN FOR MAINTENANCE AT EAST-COAST DEALERSHIPS PRODUCED EVIDENCE THAT BARE METAL WIRES (THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE SEAT BOTTOM) CAN CONTACT THE THERMOSTAT AND ELECTRICAL WIRES IN OR BENEATH THE SEAT CUSHION. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. VOLVO CONFIRMED IN TESTING THAT IF SUCH A CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE SHORT TO THE WIRE SEAT SUPPORT COULD CAUSE BURNING OF THE SEAT CUSHION WITHOUT ACTIVATING (OPENING) THE SEAT HEATER FUSE. VOLVO WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY WITH AN ELECTRONIC TIMER DELAY UNIT. Check to Request Research. Submit below.