Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorRecall 84V-017 · 1981–1984 Volvo GLT

VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP. recall 84V-017 covers 27,120 1981–1984 Volvo GLT for a electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected27,1201 model

ReportedFeb 22, 1984Owners notified Mar 24, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

A WIRE LOCATED BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE TURBO CHARGER.

What to do

The fix

THE WIRE WILL BE RELOCATED AND SECURED, AND DAMAGE TO THE WIRE WILL BE REPAIRED, OR THE WIRING WILL BE REPLACED.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volvo GLT1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Built from August 1, 1980 to September 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.