Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
NHTSA recall 85V153000 · announced November 19, 1985 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 27,942 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
INSTALL A POSITIVE BATTERY SERVICE KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL, BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL-SIZE PASSENGER CARS WITH 4.3L V6 ENGINES.
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.