Gmc Recall 80V116000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables
NHTSA recall 80V116000 · announced September 15, 1980 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 1,550 units affected
The problem
A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION DUE TO RUBBING ON THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE TUBE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE BRAKE TUBE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL VEHICLES FOR MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND ABRASIVE DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION. IF NECESSARY, BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WOULD REDUCE BRAKING CAPABILITY,WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.