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NHTSARecalled May 25, 1993 · #93V094000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL AT THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY BE FORMED INCORRECTLY. INCORRECTLY FORMED TERMINALS CAN CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING AND CAUSE AN ELECTRIC SHORT CIRCUIT. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE ANDTHE STARTER HOUSING CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL SO THAT IT DOES NOT CONTACT THE STARTER SOLENOID HOUSING.

View the official CPSC notice