Recall 84V017000
Electrical System › Alternator/generator/regulator — Volvo · reported 22 Feb 1984 · 27,120 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
A WIRE LOCATED BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR MAY RUB AGAINST THE HEAT SHIELD AT THE TURBO CHARGER.
The fix
THE WIRE WILL BE RELOCATED AND SECURED, AND DAMAGE TO THE WIRE WILL BE REPAIRED, OR THE WIRING WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBO CHARGED ENGINES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CHAFING MAY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAN CAUSEPREMATURE BATTERY DRAIN, MELTING AND BURNING OF THE WIRING HARNESS, OR ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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