Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Volvo Glt

Reported Feb 22, 198427,120 vehicles affectedVOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.Built Aug 1, 1980 – Sep 1, 1983

The defect

A wire located between the starter and the alternator may rub against the heat shield at the turbo charger.

The remedy

The wire will be relocated and secured, and damage to the wire will be repaired, or the wiring will be replaced.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volvo Glt

1981 1982 1983 1984

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.

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