Vehicle recall 82V134000 · December 28, 1982
Volvo DL and GL
Increased resistance in the system wiring connectors due to the possible presence of lacquer, plastic residue on the pins and imperfect pin diameters, may cause ignition…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Increased resistance in the system wiring connectors due to the possible presence of lacquer, plastic residue on the pins and imperfect pin diameters, may cause ignition misfiring and, in extreme cases, intermittent stalling.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and insert contact pin sleeves designed to scrape any lacquer or unwanted residue away. This will produce higher contact pressure within the connector and improve the electrical connection.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; ignition, wiring connectors.consequences of defect: a stalled vehicle in the midst of traffic would presenta safety hazard that could lead to a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 1982
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 18, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31,420
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
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