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NHTSA recall 81V131000

Electrical system › Ignition

Volvo DL

Reported Oct 23, 19815,750 vehicles affectedVOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.Built Aug 1, 1980 – Jun 1, 1981

The defect

Due to insufficient grounding of the internal ignition distributor parts, the ignition could misfire. This could adversely affect vehicle driveability and longevity of the distributor components.

The remedy

All affected vehicles will be fitted with modified ignition components. This includes a new distributor having improved grounding. All vehicles will be fitted with a capacitor to reduce the high voltage peaks. This will be done at no charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volvo DL
1981

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a specific electronicignition system and B21F mpg engines.system: electrical; ignition system.consequences of defect: this condition can result in ignition misfiring or, insome cases, intermittent stalling. A stalled vehicle may present a traffichazard and could cause an accident.