| Make : BUICK | Model : ELECTRA | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19860801 - 19870501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V135000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870916 | Date Received by ODI: 19870901 | Date Added to Database: 19870903 |
| 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: 479715 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK MAY MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE. |
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Consequence:
THE IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THEPLASTIC WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET MAY, UNDER A HIGH RESISTANCE LOAD,MELT DOWN AND IGNITE THE WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE. |
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Remedy:
THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED. |
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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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