Volvo 700 Series Recall R/1995/071: Possibility Of Short Circuiting With Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 1995
- Launched
- 6,881
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/071
- DVSA reference
Volvo recalled 700 Series vehicles built between 1 January 1988 and 31 December 1990. The battery main cable may chafe against the front cross member. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of an additional cable clamp which will hold the battery cable clear of the cross member. any cables found to have a chafe condition will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The battery main cable may chafe against the front cross member. This could result in a short circuit and possible fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF SHORT CIRCUITING WITH FIRE RISK Defect: The battery main cable may chafe against the front cross member. This could result in a short circuit and possible fire risk. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional cable clamp which will hold the battery cable clear of the cross member. any cables found to have a chafe condition will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a short circuit and possible fire risk.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of an additional cable clamp which will hold the battery cable clear of the cross member. any cables found to have a chafe condition will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
700 Series built between 1 January 1988 and 31 December 1990 may be included. Volvo estimates 6,881 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volvo, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volvo.
- Book with any franchised Volvo dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1995/071. See how to get a Volvo recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2003/008 | |
| 700 Series, 800 Series, 900 Series, S40 and 6 moreDetachable tow bar may work loose | Low | R/2002/097 | |
| 700 SeriesPossible chafing of ignition lock cable harness | Urgent | R/1992/003 | |
| XC40CMA cell modules | Urgent | R/2026/272 | |
| EX30, EX30CCHV Battery | Urgent | R/2025/559 |
This is one of 175 Volvo recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volvo recall launched before it was R/1995/053 on 26 Jun 1995, for the seat belt catch could become detached in a collision situation. The one launched after it was R/1996/058 on 30 Aug 1996, for possibility of an underbonnet fire. You can also see every Volvo recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/071, launched 15 December 1995. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.