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NHTSARecalled Jan 30, 1998 · #98V019000

CHRYSLER/GENERATOR CABLE FASTENER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FASTENER WHICH SECURES THE GENERATOR CABLE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN A LOOSE CONNECTION AND ELECTRICAL ARCING AT THE CONNECTION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Product details

Product
CHRYSLER/GENERATOR CABLE FASTENER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CABLE AND BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

View the official CPSC notice