VOLVO GLT 1981: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

General Information

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

Summary

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

Remedy

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.