| Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAPRICE | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910701 - 19920701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V018000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930323 | Date Received by ODI: 19930209 | Date Added to Database: 19930223 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 20000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEQ 9C1 POLICE CARS IN CORROSION AREAS OF THE US ANDCANADA ONLY. NOTE: VEHICLES SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF: CT, IL, IN, ME,MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, AND WI.A ELECTRICAL GROUND-OUT CONDITION MAY EXIST BETWEEN THE 12 VOLT JUNCTION BLOCK AND THE METAL INNER FENDER SKIRT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A MELTED JUNCTION BLOCK, SMOKE,AND BURNED UNDERHOOD WIRING RESULTING IN A DISABLED VEHICLE OR A VEHICLE FIRE.THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION OR WHILE THE VEHICLEIS PARKED AND THE IGNITION IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A SHIELDING INSULATOR UNDER THE JUNCTION BLOCK. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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