THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES
— Recall Campaign #79V230000
THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,912 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79V230000
| Manufacturer: | SAAB CARS USA, INC. |
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| Recall date: | October 19, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79V230000 |
| Units affected: | 2,912 |
- Description:
- THE INSULATION OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY POSSIBLY MELT OR BECOME BRITTLE DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH MAY BE GENERATED IN THE VICINITY OF THE CABLE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE "B+" CABLE (POSITIVE CABLE FROM STARTER), ADD PROTECTIVE SLEEVES OVER THE STARTER WIRING HARNESS, AND INSTALL A NEW HEAT GUARD FOR THE BATTERY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DEGRADATION OF THE INSULATION MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLEBEING DISABLED. A FIRE MAY ALSO IGNITE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSINGVEHICLE DAMAGE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE PASSENGERS.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED TO FREQUENTLY INSPECT THE BATTERY CASE, STARTER HARNESS,AND STARTER CABLE (PARTICULARLY BETWEEN THE FENDER WELL CLAMP AND THE STARTER)FOR SIGNS OF MELTING. VEHICLE SHOULD ALSO NOT BE USED FOR TRAILER TOWING PRIORTO REPAIR.