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Recall 1984025

Electrical · Volvo · published 23 Feb 1984

1,413Vehicles affected in Canada
1Models
1981–1984Model years
CarSafety Mfr

The issue

On certain Volvo 242, 244 and 245, the alternator wire between the starter and the alternator could be pushed into contact with the heat shield at the turbocharger during servicing. Chafing of the wire can lead to a short circuit which can cause melting or burning of the wire and under certain conditions present the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Turbocharged GLT model passenger vehicles having 2 door, 4 door, and 5 door are affected.

Description (français)

Sur certaines Volvo 242, 244 et 245, lors des travaux d'entretien, le câble reliant le démarreur à l'alternateur peut être poussé contre l'écran thermique du turbocompresseur. L'usure de la gaine isolante du câble par frottement peut provoquer un court-circuit qui peut entraîner la fusion ou l'inflammation du câble et conséquemment, dans certaines conditions, un incendie dans le compartiment moteur.

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · official text, unchanged

Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
Volvo 200 SERIES1981, 1982, 1983, 1984