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1983 VOLVO GLT

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 3 TSBs

84V017000 Feb 22, 1984
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
A WIRE LOCATED BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE TURBO CHARGER.
Remedy
THE WIRE WILL BE RELOCATED AND SECURED, AND DAMAGE TO THE WIRE WILL BE REPAIRED, OR THE WIRING WILL BE REPLACED.
27,120 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1983 VOLVO GLT

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

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
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350000 EQUIPMENT
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VOLVO GLT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO GLT across all model years (1981, 1984).

4 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO GLT - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1984 1 0 View
1983 (current) 1 0
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View

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