1981 VOLVO GLT RECALL - #84V017000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
A WIRE LOCATED BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE TURBO CHARGER.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 VOLVO GLT |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 9/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
2/24/1984 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/1984 |
| # Affected |
27,120 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
A WIRE LOCATED BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE TURBO CHARGER. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE WIRE WILL BE RELOCATED AND SECURED, AND DAMAGE TO THE WIRE WILL BE REPAIRED, OR THE WIRING WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO CHARGED ENGINES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CHAFING MAY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAN CAUSEPREMATURE BATTERY DRAIN, MELTING AND BURNING OF THE WIRING HARNESS, OR ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY RESULT. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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