Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 80V116000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1980-09-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 80V116000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,550
Reported to NHTSA
1980-09-15
Owners notified
1980-09-09

Defect description

A MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY EXIST. THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INSULATION DUE TO RUBBING ON THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE TUBE. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE WIRE IN THE CABLE MAY CONTACT AND DAMAGE THE BRAKE TUBE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT ALL VEHICLES FOR MISROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND ABRASIVE DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION. IF NECESSARY, BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; BATTERY CABLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID WOULD REDUCE BRAKING CAPABILITY,WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
GMC M65001980

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