Vehicle recall 83V005000 · January 25, 1983
Alfa Romeo Spider and GTV6
The ignition switch is defective and causes starting difficulties.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The ignition switch is defective and causes starting difficulties. The engine may fail to start when the ignition key is turned.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the ignition switch assembly with the latest type, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical system, ignition switch.consequences of defect: the failure of the switch is intermittent, butinability to start and move the vehicle from the roadway could result in anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 25, 1983
- Filed by
- ALFA ROMEO, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 24, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Alfa Romeo GTV6 (1981-1982): 1982, 1981
- Alfa Romeo Spider (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
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