NHTSA Recall 97V059000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V059000; Date: Apr. 8, 1997
This high current flow can cause arcing and result in an underhood fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Buick Skylark; 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva; 1997 Pontiac Grand Am
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,464
Recall Summary:
The protective cover for the underhood fuse center was omitted. Without this cover, the positive terminal bolt on the fuse block is exposed and can contact the insulated negative battery cable. If the insulation on the negative cable becomes sufficiently worn, an electrical short circuit can occur between the positive terminal and negative cable resulting in extremely high current flow.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of the protective cover and, if necessary, install a protective cover to the underhood fuse center.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began during April 1997. 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 Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1997
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