Volvo Dl 1981

Model Dl made in 1981 by Volvo got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Dl year 1981

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1981

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
81V131000	VOLVO OF AMERICA CORP.	from 08/01/1980 to 06/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	5750	11/30/1981	MFR	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	10/23/1981	11/03/1981
Defect Summary	Due to insufficient grounding of the internal ignition distributor parts, the ignition could misfire. this could adversely affect vehicle driveability and longevity of the distributor components.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	All affected vehicles will be fitted with modified ignition components. this includes a new distributor having improved grounding. all vehicles will be fitted with a capacitor to reduce the high voltage peaks. this will be done at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a specific electronicignition system and b21f mpg engines.system: electrical; ignition system.consequences of defect: this condition can result in ignition misfiring or, insome cases, intermittent stalling. a stalled vehicle may present a traffichazard and could cause an accident.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
DP83002	VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.	11/03/1982	03/10/1983	IGNITION PROBLEMS, FLUID LEAKS AND STALL
	Ignition problems, fluid leaks and stalling

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
01/05/2001		1	06/01/1989
	Steering wheel lock engaged while driving. *ak