Make : CHEVROLET | Model : CAPRICE | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19840401 - 19850401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V153000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851119 | Date Added to Database: 19851203 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27942 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE UPPER CONTROL ARM OR EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE INSULATION AND GROUND THE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE WHICH COULD CAUSE BURN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |