NHTSA Recall 80V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V016000; Date: Feb. 26, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1979 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck; 1978 GMC GMC; 1979 GMC GMC
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 8,474
Recall Summary:
A misrouting of the positive battery cable may exist. As a result, the positive battery cable insulation could be damaged from exhaust manifold heat. The wire in the cable may then contact and damage the metal brake tube.
How to Fix:
All involved vehicles will be inspected for positive battery cable misrouting and possible heat damage to the insulation. If necessary, the positive battery cable will be replaced or rerouted at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, mark ivengines and frame mounted batteries. System: electrical; battery cable, positive. Consequences of defect: a damaged tube could result in a brake fluid leak and aloss of braking capability. This could occur without prior warning and cause avehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 11, 1980
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