Ignition: switchRecall 83V-005 · Alfa Romeo vehicles
ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED recall 83V-005 covers 6,000 Alfa Romeo vehicles for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V005000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSES STARTING DIFFICULTIES. THE ENGINE MAY FAIL TO START WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATEST TYPE, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FAILURE OF THE SWITCH IS INTERMITTENT, BUTINABILITY TO START AND MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1980 to June 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.