# 1989 VOLVO 740 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
> NHTSA complaint `69792` · 1997-03-05 · Volvo Car USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** VOLVO
- **Model:** 740
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Volvo Car USA, LLC
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
## Narrative
STARTED VEHICLE, BRUSHED SNOW OFF VEHICLE, OPENED DOOR & NOTICED DARK GREY SMOKE NEAR GEAR SHIFT AREA, TRIED PUTTING SMOKE OUT, FLAMES SHOT OUT. FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A SHORT IN LEFT FRONT SEAT HEATER SWITCH.  VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS.  *AK
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