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NHTSARecalled Jul 6, 1989 · #89V108000

ENGINE:TURBO-CHARGER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

MISROUTING OF TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED PIPE COULD ALLOW PIPE TO CONTACT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTING STUD ON THE STARTER MOTOR. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL GROUND THAT COULD RESULTIN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Product details

Product
ENGINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REROUTE OIL FEED PIPE; ALSO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED CLAMP AND BRACKET TO LOCATE PIPE AWAY FROM THE STARTER.

View the official CPSC notice