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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 04:23 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 02V314000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      VOLVO / 850     1996-1997      VOLVO / 854     1996-1997      VOLVO / 855     1996-1997 Manufacturer: VOLVO CARS OF NA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 19, 2002 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V314000 EA02019 NHTSA Action Number: EA02019 Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Potential Number of Units Affected: 65000 Summary: ON SOME SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH SEAT HEATERS, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT EXCESSIVE COMPRESSION OF THE SEAT CUSHION COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SEAT HEATER. Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL DISCONNECT THE EXISTING WIRES AND INSTALL A NEW ELECTRONIC THERMOSTAT AND CABLE HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2003. OWNERS 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. Notes: VOLVO CARS RECALL NO. 112. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.