Vehicle recall 84V017000 · February 22, 1984
1981-1984 Volvo GLT
A wire located between the starter and the alternator may rub against the heat shield at the turbo charger.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 22, 1984
- Filed by
- VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 24, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,120
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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