CarRecallWatchThe 1983 Volvo DL has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1983 Volvo DL recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1983 Volvo DL.
Most common 1983 Volvo DL problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND CROSSED THE SHOULDER AND WAS HEADING TOWARDS ONCOMMING TRAFFIC, CONSUMER WAS UNANLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND IT ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES, CONSUMER SUSTAINED BROKEN BONES (TOYO/LES SCHWAB SPECTRUM TIRE SIZE P195/75R14). NLM
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED. INSULATION CRUMBLED OFF OF WIRES CAUSING WIRES TO SHORT OUT. EFFECTS INCLUDED STARTER ENGAGING AT ROAD SPEED CAUSING PART FAILURE, VEHICLE WOULD CEASE RUNNING AT ROAD SPEEDS AND FAIL TO RESTART.
PARKED CAR WENT BACK TO START THE CAR AND IT ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, NO ONE WAS INJURED. *AK
1983 Volvo DL questions
Does the 1983 Volvo DL have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1983 Volvo DL at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1983 Volvo DL?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Electrical System (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1983 Volvo DL has been fixed?
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