NHTSA Recall 81V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V131000; Date: Oct. 23, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Volvo DL
Component: Electrical System:ignition
Manufactured by: Volvo Of America Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,750
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 1981
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