VOLVO GLT 1981: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V017000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLVO | GLT | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-03-24 | 1984-02-22 | 1984-02-24 |
Production Dates: 1980-08-01 - 1983-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volvo Car USA, LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27120
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
A WIRE LOCATED BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE TURBO CHARGER.
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.
