A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. AS A RESULT
— Recall Campaign #80V016000
A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. AS A RESULT, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION COULD BE DAMAGED FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT. THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY THEN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE METAL BRAKE TUBE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,474 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
80V016000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 26, 1980 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 80V016000 |
| Units affected: | 8,474 |
- Description:
- A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. AS A RESULT, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION COULD BE DAMAGED FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT. THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY THEN CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE METAL BRAKE TUBE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MISROUTING AND POSSIBLE HEAT DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION. IF NECESSARY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED OR REROUTED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, MARK IVENGINES AND FRAME MOUNTED BATTERIES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE, POSITIVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A DAMAGED TUBE COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AND ALOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY. THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND CAUSE AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.