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NHTSARecalled Aug 7, 1980 · #80V105000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE POWER CABLES LEADING FROM THE BATTERIES OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO A CHAFING CONDITION, WHICH, IF UNDETECTED OR NOT CORRECTED CAN CAUSE WEAR TO THE CABLE INSULATION.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
GRUMMAN FLXIBLE CORP.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

TO PREVENT CHAFING OF THE BATTERY CABLES, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL FOUR BATTERY CLAMPS, TWO EACH ON THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN BAR AND THE FUEL BOLSTER BRACKET, AND INSTALL PIECES OF RUBBER HOSE INSULATION ONTO THE LARGER POWER CABLES. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO EXPENSE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice