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1983 VOLVO DL

0 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1
TIRES1
TIRES Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Sep 17, 2000
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND CROSSED THE SHOULDER AND WAS HEADING TOWARDS ONCOMMING TRAFFIC, CONSUMER WAS UNANLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES, CONSUMER SUSTAINED BROKEN BONES (TOYO/LES SCHWAB SPECTRUM TIRE SIZE P195/75R14). NLM
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jan 12, 1998
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED. INSULATION CRUMBLED OFF OF WIRES CAUSING WIRES TO SHORT OUT. EFFECTS INCLUDED STARTER ENGAGING AT ROAD SPEED CAUSING PART FAILURE, VEHICLE WOULD CEASE RUNNING AT ROAD SPEEDS AND FAIL TO RESTART.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 8, 1997
Incident date: Jan 8, 1997
PARKED CAR WENT BACK TO START THE CAR AND IT ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, NO ONE WAS INJURED. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 VOLVO DL

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
356EN01 Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1981
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

VOLVO DL - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1990 0 3 View
1986 0 1 View
1985 0 1 View
1984 0 4 View
1983 (current) 0 3
1982 1 1 View
1981 1 1 View

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