Alfa Romeo Recall 83V005000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch

NHTSA recall 83V005000 · announced January 25, 1983 · filed by Alfa Romeo, Incorporated · 6,000 units affected

The problem

THE IGNITION SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSES STARTING DIFFICULTIES. THE ENGINE MAY FAIL TO START WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATEST TYPE, FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE FAILURE OF THE SWITCH IS INTERMITTENT, BUTINABILITY TO START AND MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1981 Alfa Romeo Gtv6
• 1982 Alfa Romeo Gtv6
• 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
• 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider
• 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.