NHTSA recall 85V153000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V153000 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-11-19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Units potentially affected | 27942 |
What is wrong
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION AND GROUND THE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS.
The remedy
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL, BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL-SIZE PASSENGER CARS WITH 4.3L V6 ENGINES.
| 1985 CHEVROLET CAPRICE | Built 1984-04-01 to 1985-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 PONTIAC PARISIENNE | Built 1984-04-01 to 1985-04-01. |
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