NHTSA Recall 81V038000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V038000; Date: Mar. 24, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Buick Skylark; 1981 Chevrolet Citation; 1981 Oldsmobile Omega; 1981 Pontiac Phoenix
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 105,130
Recall Summary:
The engine-to-body ground cable on certain vehicles may have been damaged during manufacture. The cable could eventually break due to the relative motion between the engine and body during vehicle operation.
How to Fix:
A new ground cable will be installed free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; ground cable. Consequences of defect: if the cable breaks when maximum electrical loads arebeing placed on vehicle, headlights could suddenly dim or wipers could slowdown. This would reduce visibility in severe weather or nighttime drivingconditions. An accident could result. Note: if dimming occurs, restricting the use of other electrical accessoriescould partially restore some of the headlight brightness or wiper speed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 31, 1981
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