NHTSARecalled Mar 20, 1997 · #97V042000
GM/ELECTRIC CARS/SHORT CIRCUIT
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVE MOTOR CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED. INCOMPLETE SEALING CAN ALLOW WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD. DURING CHARGING A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. AN ARC AT THE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CREATE SMOKE AND/OR A FLAME. IF A FLAME OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Product details
- Product
- GM/ELECTRIC CARS/SHORT CIRCUIT
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.