1981 Volvo DL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1981 Volvo DL. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1981 Volvo DL. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering wheel lock engaged while driving. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Ignition problems, fluid leaks and stall
Ignition problems, fluid leaks and stalling
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Every Volvo DL model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.