NHTSA Recall 96V186000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V186000; Date: Sep. 26, 1996
This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chevrolet G10; 1996 Chevrolet G20; 1996 Chevrolet G30; 1996 GMC G25; 1996 GMC G35
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 20,689
Recall Summary:
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began during September 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 18, 1996
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