What shall I do about my 2001 V70? Front heated seat caught on fire the other day...live in Boston still need it at night...any chance in getting Volvo to cover this? It has 91K on it. My last Volvo the heated seats just stopped working; this time I have a burn hole on the side by the door. Anyone else have this issue? Please advise; I can't afford a new seat....need brakes, tires, etc. Thanks!

Volvo has a recall for 96-97 seat heaters overheating and catching fire.
Dave
96 855R

Absolutely, I would take it to the local dealer. If the seriousness of their product bursting into flames is not obvious enough then you may have to contact the after sales rep. I remember the one time a 700 series car came into my dealership after the passengers seat caught fire. The vehicle was well out of warranty but both the dealership and VCNA were scrambling hard to cover their ass in the event of a law suit as well as the implications of other cars doing the same thing. As it turned out in that situation the guy had a cloth interior with leather seat heater relays installed and he got told tough luck buddy. If your vehicle is bone stock as has no hokey stuff going own I would have it down to my local dealer ASAP.

Mark