1981 VOLVO DL
1 recalls, 1 complaints - 3 TSBs
81V131000 Oct 23, 1981
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 18, 2001
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
STEERING WHEEL LOCK ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1981 VOLVO DL
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
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Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO DL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP83002
Opened: Nov 3, 1982 , Closed: Mar 10, 1983
IGNITION PROBLEMS, FLUID LEAKS AND STALL
IGNITION PROBLEMS, FLUID LEAKS AND STALLING
VOLVO DL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO DL across all model years (1981, 1982).
2
Total Recalls
14
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths