VOLVO GL 1982: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 82V134000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | GL | 1982 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-02-18 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-01-17 |
Production Dates: 1981-08-01 - 1982-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31420
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
INCREASED RESISTANCE IN THE SYSTEM WIRING CONNECTORS DUE TO THE POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF LACQUER, PLASTIC RESIDUE ON THE PINS AND IMPERFECT PIN DIAMETERS, MAY CAUSE IGNITION MISFIRING AND, IN EXTREME CASES, INTERMITTENT STALLING.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND INSERT CONTACT PIN SLEEVES DESIGNED TO SCRAPE ANY LACQUER OR UNWANTED RESIDUE AWAY. THIS WILL PRODUCE HIGHER CONTACT PRESSURE WITHIN THE CONNECTOR AND IMPROVE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION, WIRING CONNECTORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STALLED VEHICLE IN THE MIDST OF TRAFFIC WOULD PRESENTA SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
