NHTSA Recall 85V122000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V122000; Date: Oct. 4, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Buick Century
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 772
Recall Summary:
The generator "bat" terminal located on the rectifier end frame may contact the carburetor fuel inlet pipe. Consequence of defect: the "bat" stud may rub through the terminal boot and contact the fuel pipe which could result in an underhood fire and cause burn injuries to the occupant.
How to Fix:
Obtain clearance between fuel pipe and generator "bat" terminal by rotating the rectifier end frame.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical/generator. Vehicle description: passenger cars with 2. 8l engines and 108 amp generators.
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