Volvo Car USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Volvo Car USA, LLC in 1981. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 23, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V131000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 5,750

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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