THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY BE FORMED INCORRECTLY
— Recall Campaign #93V094000
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY BE FORMED INCORRECTLY. INCORRECTLY FORMED TERMINALS CAN CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING AND CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14,459 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V094000
| Manufacturer: | General Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 25, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V094000 |
| Units affected: | 14,459 |
- Description:
- THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY BE FORMED INCORRECTLY. INCORRECTLY FORMED TERMINALS CAN CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING AND CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT.
- Consequeces:
- AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE ANDTHE STARTER HOUSING CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL SO THAT IT DOES NOT CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS, COUPES, AND STATION WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH TWIN CAM16 VALVE ENGINES.